For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,633 students in 75236, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 135 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 75236, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 75236, TX are Ume Preparatory Academy, La Academia De Estrellas and James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 75236 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 75236, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 75236, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Wandt
Dallas, TX 75236
(972) 708-6600
Dallas, TX 75236
(972) 708-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
La Academia De Estrellas Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4680 W Kiest Blvd
Dallas, TX 75236
(214) 946-8908
Dallas, TX 75236
(214) 946-8908
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Ume Dallas Secondary
Charter School
3838 Spur 408
Dallas, TX 75236
(214) 545-6243
Dallas, TX 75236
(214) 545-6243
Gr: 7-12 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 75236, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 75236, TX include Ume Preparatory Academy, La Academia De Estrellas and James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 75236?
5 public schools are located in 75236.
What percentage of students in 75236 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 75236 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 75236?
75236 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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