For the 2025 school year, there are 157 public charter schools serving 71,454 students in Dallas County, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Dallas County, TX are School For The Highly Gifted, Uplift Education-north Hills Prep Middle School and Uplift Education-north Hills Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Dallas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Universal Academy - Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 E Sandy Lake Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Gr: PK-12 | 1,349 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Uplift Educatiion-north Hills Prep Primary
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Great Hearts Irving Upper
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3520 World Cup
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Gr: 6-12 | 886 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1502 College St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Gr: 6-12 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Great Hearts Irving
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3350 W Story Rd
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 759-3030
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 759-3030
Gr: K-5 | 775 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy North Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15720 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Gr: K-12 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Fm 548 S
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Gr: K-4 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Golden Rule
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
622 Sunnyside Ave
Dallas, TX 75262
(214) 333-9330
Dallas, TX 75262
(214) 333-9330
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1212.
Ume Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3838 Spur 408
Dallas, TX 75236
(214) 445-6243
Dallas, TX 75236
(214) 445-6243
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Gr: 7-12 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
St. Anthony School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3732 Myrtle St
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 421-3645
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 421-3645
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1515.
Ki Charter - Desoto
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Old Hickory Trail
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 298-7323
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 298-7323
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Uplift Education - Infinity Preparatory Primary
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 S Macarthur Blvd
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-9200
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-9200
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Uplift Elevate Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10800 Chapin Rd
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 764-3600
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 764-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Drc Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Gr: 9-10 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1919.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Oates Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Gr: 5-12 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2020.
Uplift Summit International Primary
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1305 N Center St
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 287-5121
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 287-5121
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Iltexas College Station Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3610 Longmire Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2222.
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 212-4777
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 212-4777
Gr: PK-6 | 743 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Manara Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8201 Tristar Dr
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2424.
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 N Cedar Ridge Dr
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 296-0084
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 296-0084
Gr: K-6 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
Uplift Gradus Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Seahawk Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 451-5551
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 451-5551
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8503 Bldg B Jack Finney Blvd
Dallas, TX 75248
(903) 257-3920
Dallas, TX 75248
(903) 257-3920
Gr: K-12 | 777 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2727.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5952 I 30
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Gr: 5-12 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2828.
Education Center International Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8200 Schrade Rd
Mesquite, TX 75185
(972) 412-8080
Mesquite, TX 75185
(972) 412-8080
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2929.
La Academia De Estrellas
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4680 W Kiest Blvd
Dallas, TX 75236
(214) 946-8908
Dallas, TX 75236
(214) 946-8908
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Iltexas College Station Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3610 Longmire Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Gr: K-5 | 945 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3131.
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6101 S Collins St
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3232.
Education Center International Academy 1
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 N Town E Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75185
(214) 628-9152
Mesquite, TX 75185
(214) 628-9152
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3333.
Nova Academy Cedar Hill
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Prichard Ln
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 291-1900
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 291-1900
Gr: PK-4 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3434.
Uplift White Rock Hills Prep
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7370 Valley Glen Rd
Dallas, TX 75207
(469) 621-8500
Dallas, TX 75207
(469) 621-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Iltexas Garland Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3301 N Shiloh Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-8000
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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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 charter schools in Dallas County, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Dallas County, TX include School For The Highly Gifted, Uplift Education-north Hills Prep Middle School and Uplift Education-north Hills Prep High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Dallas County?
157 public charter schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Dallas County include: Uplift Wisdom Secondary vs. Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School, Uplift Mighty Middle School vs. Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School, Universal Academy vs. Universal Academy - Coppell
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