For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,169 students in the neighborhood of Dallas Downtown Historic District, Dallas, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Dallas Downtown Historic District are Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School, Hospital/homebound and Uplift Luna Preparatory Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dallas Downtown Historic District, Dallas, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
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 the neighborhood of Dallas Downtown Historic District, Dallas, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Hospital/homebound
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 S Ervay Ste 309
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Grades: PK-12
| 23 students
Rank: #33.
Uplift Luna Preparatory Primary
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9743 E Rl Thornton Fwy
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 442-7882
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 442-7882
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Primary
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Young St
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 821-7325
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 821-7325
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #55.
Citylab High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
912 S Ervay St
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 749-2702
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 749-2702
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #66.
Pegasus Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1222 Commerce St Ste 100
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 749-5677
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 749-5677
Grades: K-12
| 451 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dallas Downtown Historic District, Dallas, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dallas Downtown Historic District, Dallas, TX include Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School, Hospital/homebound and Uplift Luna Preparatory Primary.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dallas Downtown Historic District, Dallas?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dallas Downtown Historic District, Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dallas Downtown Historic District, Dallas?
the neighborhood of Dallas Downtown Historic District, Dallas 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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