For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,808 students in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in South Dallas are Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy, Charles Rice Learning Center and Oran M Roberts Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1817 Warren Ave
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 502-8100
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 502-8100
Grades: PK-8
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Charles Rice Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2425 Pine St
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 749-1100
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 749-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Oran M Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4919 Grand Ave
Dallas, TX 75223
(972) 749-8700
Dallas, TX 75223
(972) 749-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Paul L Dunbar Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Metropolitan Ave
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 794-6600
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 794-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas, TX include Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy, Charles Rice Learning Center and Oran M Roberts Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas?
the neighborhood of South Dallas, Dallas public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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