For the 2024-25 school year, there are 776 public schools serving 478,020 students in Dallas County, TX (there are 242 private schools, serving 45,048 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Dallas County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Dallas County, TX are Richland Collegiate H S Of Math Science Engineerin, School For The Highly Gifted and School For The Talented And Gifted. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dallas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Collegiate H S Of Math Science Engineerin
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12800 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 761-6888
Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 761-6888
Grades: 11-12
| 264 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Grades: 1-8
| 128 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
School For The Talented And Gifted
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
School Of Science And Engineering
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Grades: 4-8
| 502 students
Rank: #66.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Grades: 4-8
| 383 students
Rank: #77.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Grades: 4-8
| 429 students
Rank: #88.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3000 Hillbrook St
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 749-7300
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 749-7300
Grades: K-5
| 959 students
Rank: #99.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4300 Southern Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Grades: PK-4
| 559 students
Rank: #1010.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 599 students
Rank: #1111.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Elm St 1st Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Michael M Boone Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8385 Durham St
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-4100
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-4100
Grades: K-4
| 446 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2120 E Prairie Creek Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3505 Amherst Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
Rank: #1616.
Brentfield Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6767 Brentfield Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5730
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5730
Grades: K-6
| 771 students
Rank: #1717.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3555 Granada Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,037 students
Rank: #1818.
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: #1919.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4220 Emerson Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,252 students
Rank: #2020.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #2121.
Canyon Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1205 Santa Fe Trail
Irving, TX 75063
(214) 496-7200
Irving, TX 75063
(214) 496-7200
Grades: K-5
| 764 students
Rank: #2222.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Hyer Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3920 Caruth Blvd
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Grades: PK-4
| 486 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #2525.
Marvin E Robinson School Of Business And Mgmt
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #2626.
Mccoy Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Mccoy Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-2300
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-2300
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2727.
Coppell Middle West
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2701 Ranch Trail
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-8600
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,194 students
Rank: #2828.
Coppell Middle East
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Mockingbird
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6600
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,149 students
Rank: #2929.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Village Pkwy
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-7600
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #3030.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Coppell High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
185 W Pkwy Blvd
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6100
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,955 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Grades: 1-8
| 300 students
Rank: #3333.
Rosemont Upper
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
719 N Montclair Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Rank: #3434.
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #3535.
Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3939 Vly View Ln Bldg G
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 968-6200
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 968-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
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Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
699 N Denton
Hutchins, TX 75141
(972) 225-4701
Hutchins, TX 75141
(972) 225-4701
Grades: PK
| 82 students
A+ Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
10327 Rylie Road
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 557-5578
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 557-5578
Grades: PK-12
| 961 students
8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-7600
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Alpha Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
701 W State St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Grades: PK
| 400 students
Amber Terrace Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3700
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
5606 Wayside Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 749-5500
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 749-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
4730 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
4730 S Lancaster
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
Barbara M Manns Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3313 S Beckley
Dallas, TX 75224
(214) 932-7300
Dallas, TX 75224
(214) 932-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 79 students
2218 Bryan
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 749-2200
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 749-2200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Grades: PK-4
| 466 students
504 East Belt Line Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-2583
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-2583
Grades: 5-6
| 350 students
1204 East Marshall Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 642-5137
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 642-5137
Grades: 6-8
| 1,068 students
3636 Tioga St
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-7316
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-7316
Grades: PK-1
| 445 students
1301 East Coral Way
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Branch Park Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
13605 Webb Chapel Rd
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 243-2462
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 243-2462
Grades: 3-8
| 101 students
Bryan's House (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3610 Pipestone Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
P O Box 269
Hutchins, TX 75141
(214) 225-7345
Hutchins, TX 75141
(214) 225-7345
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
1600 S Perry Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 323-6168
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 323-6168
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Childcaregroup-landauer (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4539 Munger Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Childcaregroup-martin Luther King (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Childcaregroup-west Dallas (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2827 Lapsley St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Children First Of Dallas Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
315 E Wheatland Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 371-2545
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 371-2545
Grades: PK-7
| 387 students
1738 Gano St
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 794-7600
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 794-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Community Education Partnership (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4929 Village Fair
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 226-7601
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 226-7601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9339 South Polk St
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
620 S Westmoreland
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-1818
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-1818
Grades: 9
| 811 students
Dallas Prime Prep (Closed 2016)
Charter School
330 E Ann Arbor
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 473-5504
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 473-5504
Grades: 8-12
| 135 students
1718 Robert B Cullum Hwy
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 4-6
| 175 students
1340 Skyline Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-5353
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-5353
Grades: 5
| 504 students
Deaf Ed Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
631 Edmondson Dr
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 721-7950
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 721-7950
Grades: PK-8
| 28 students
12532 Nuestra Dr
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-6100
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-6100
Grades: K-6
| 680 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dallas County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Dallas County, TX include Richland Collegiate H S Of Math Science Engineerin, School For The Highly Gifted and School For The Talented And Gifted.
How many public schools are located in Dallas County?
776 public schools are located in Dallas County.
What percentage of students in Dallas County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Dallas County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dallas County include: Central Elementary School vs. Seagoville North Elementary School, Schell Elementary School vs. Stinson Elementary School, Obadiah Knight Elementary School vs. Maple Lawn Elementary School
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