For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 3,519 students in Desoto, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Desoto, TX are Golden Rule Southwest, Golden Rule Grand Prairie and Faith Family Master Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desoto, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Desoto have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Desoto, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Rule Southwest
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10747 Bruton Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(469) 248-4463
Desoto, TX 75115
(469) 248-4463
Gr: PK-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Golden Rule Grand Prairie
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1729 Ave B
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 333-9330
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 333-9330
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Faith Family Master Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Ovilla Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Polk St Ste 101
Desoto, TX 75115
(469) 786-2850
Desoto, TX 75115
(469) 786-2850
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Kiest Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-12 | 2,670 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Desoto, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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%
620 S Westmoreland
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-1818
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-1818
Gr: 9 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Faith Family Academy Of Oak Cliff (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
300 W Kiest Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 375-7682
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 375-7682
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
200 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8249
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8249
Gr: PK
525 Ray Ave
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-6709
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-6709
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
707 N Young Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-6505
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-6505
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1121 E Pleasant Run Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 316-3663
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 316-3663
Gr: K-4 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
701 Ovilla Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 936-3998
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 936-3998
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
701 Ovilla Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Wings (Where I Now Gain Success) Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
200a E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8219
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8219
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Desoto, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Desoto, TX include Golden Rule Southwest, Golden Rule Grand Prairie and Faith Family Master Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Desoto?
5 public charter schools are located in Desoto.
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto?
Desoto public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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