For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,779 students in Balch Springs, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 94 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Balch Springs, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Balch Springs, TX are Gray Elementary School, Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl and Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Balch Springs, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Balch Springs have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Balch Springs, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 Pioneer Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 882-7280
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 882-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Cheyenne Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 892-5800
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 892-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 769 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S Peachtree Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 323-4235
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 323-4235
Grades: 6-11
| 642 students
Rank: #44.
Mackey Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14900 N Spring Ridge Cir
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4160
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Hodges Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14401 Spring Oaks
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4040
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Balch Springs, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Balch Springs, TX include Gray Elementary School, Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl and Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in Balch Springs?
5 public schools are located in Balch Springs.
What percentage of students in Balch Springs go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Balch Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Balch Springs?
Balch Springs public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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