Best Schools in Lake Dallas, Texas
5 schools in the directory · 3 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High
Choosing a school in Lake Dallas?
Use this page to compare every school in Lake Dallas by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Shady Shores EL
Elementary · Lake Dallas ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Corinth EL
Elementary · Lake Dallas ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Lake Dallas Middle
Middle · Lake Dallas ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Lake Dallas are Shady Shores EL (7.9/10), Corinth EL (7.7/10), and Lake Dallas Middle (7.0/10), among 5 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.
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serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +9.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lake Dallas public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Dallas
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (5 rated schools; 5 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shady Shores EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Corinth EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Lake Dallas Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Lake Dallas H S | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Lake Dallas EL | 6.2 / 10 |
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About Schools in Lake Dallas, Texas
Lake Dallas, Texas is home to 5 schools, including 5 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
The 5 public schools in this comparison average 7.0 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Shady Shores EL with a composite score of 7.9/10.
Lake Dallas is served by 1 school district: LAKE DALLAS ISD. These districts collectively serve 3,811 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 582 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 549 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 3 | 516 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 879 students · 6th–8th | 7.0 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,285 students · 8th–12th | 6.3 |
Schools in Lake Dallas
Lake Dallas, Texas · 5 schools
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Common questions about schools in Lake Dallas, Texas
How many schools are in Lake Dallas, Texas?
Lake Dallas has 5 schools, including 5 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Lake Dallas, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 5 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Lake Dallas is 7.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Lake Dallas, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Lake Dallas on MySchoolScout is Shady Shores EL with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Lake Dallas, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Lake Dallas on MySchoolScout is Shady Shores EL with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Lake Dallas, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Lake Dallas on MySchoolScout is Lake Dallas Middle with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What is the best high school in Lake Dallas, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Lake Dallas on MySchoolScout is Lake Dallas H S with a composite score of 6.3/10.
How many school districts serve Lake Dallas, Texas?
Lake Dallas is served by 1 school district: Lake Dallas ISD.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Dallas, Texas?
Among 5 public schools in Lake Dallas that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 13.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lake Dallas, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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