For the 2025 school year, there are 764 public schools serving 468,369 students in Dallas County, TX (there are 231 private schools, serving 44,671 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 William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, 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 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dallas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Gr: 4-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
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
Gr: 1-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(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
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(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
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Gr: 4-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Gr: 4-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3000 Hillbrook St
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 749-7300
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 749-7300
Gr: K-5 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Michael M Boone Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8385 Durham St
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-4100
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4300 Southern Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Gr: PK-4 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3505 Amherst Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4220 Emerson Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Brentfield Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6767 Brentfield Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5730
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5730
Gr: PK-6 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3555 Granada Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Canyon Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1205 Santa Fe Trail
Irving, TX 75063
(214) 496-7200
Irving, TX 75063
(214) 496-7200
Gr: K-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
Hyer Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3920 Caruth Blvd
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Gr: PK-4 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2222.
Rosemont Upper
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Gr: 3-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Mccoy Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Mccoy Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-2300
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-2300
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2525.
Coppell Middle West
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2701 Ranch Trail
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-8600
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,240 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Walnut Glen Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3101 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2727.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Village Pkwy
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-7600
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2828.
Coppell Middle East
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Mockingbird
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6600
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,096 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2929.
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
Magnet School
(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
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
701 Elm St 1st Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 860-2356
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
Pinkerton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
260 Southwestern Blvd
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6800
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3333.
Mohawk Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Mimosa Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3434.
New Tech H S At Coppell
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
113 Samuel Blvd
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-5900
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3535.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Gr: 1-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1005 Westridge Ave
Lancaster, TX 75146
Lancaster, TX 75146
Gr: 4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
699 N Denton
Hutchins, TX 75141
(972) 225-4701
Hutchins, TX 75141
(972) 225-4701
Gr: PK | 82 students Minority enrollment: 96%
A+ Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10327 Rylie Road
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 557-5578
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 557-5578
Gr: PK-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Aia Lancaster Middle School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
901 E Beltline Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
(713) 667-1184
Lancaster, TX 75146
(713) 667-1184
Gr: 7-8
8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-7600
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Gr: PK | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3700
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
5606 Wayside Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 749-5500
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 749-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4730 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2929 Stag Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Gr: K-5
4730 S Lancaster
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Barbara M Manns Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3313 S Beckley
Dallas, TX 75224
(214) 932-7300
Dallas, TX 75224
(214) 932-7300
Gr: 7-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
200 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
504 East Belt Line Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-2583
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-2583
Gr: 5-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1204 East Marshall Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 642-5137
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 642-5137
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
3636 Tioga St
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-7316
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-7316
Gr: PK-1 | 445 students
1301 E Coral Way
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Gr: PK-K | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1301 East Coral Way
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Gr: PK-5
Branch Park Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
13605 Webb Chapel Rd
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 243-2462
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 243-2462
Gr: 3-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
218 N Broad St
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-4231
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-4231
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
P O Box 269
Hutchins, TX 75141
(214) 225-7345
Hutchins, TX 75141
(214) 225-7345
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
600 Keen Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-3700
Gr: PK
Children First Of Dallas Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
315 E Wheatland Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 371-2545
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 371-2545
Gr: PK-7 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
1738 Gano St
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 794-7600
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 794-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Community Education Partnership (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4929 Village Fair
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 226-7601
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 226-7601
9339 South Polk St
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
620 S Westmoreland
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-1818
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-1818
Gr: 9 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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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 William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, School For The Highly Gifted and School For The Talented And Gifted.
How many public schools are located in Dallas County?
764 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dallas County include: Dr Don Woolley Middle School vs. Berry Middle School, Central Elementary School vs. Seagoville North Elementary School, Obadiah Knight Elementary School vs. Maple Lawn Elementary School
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