Best Desoto Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,816 students in Desoto, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Desoto, TX are Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School, Desoto High School and Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desoto, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Desoto have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Desoto, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Desoto, TX (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 N Polk St Ste 101
Desoto, TX 75115
(469) 786-2850
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Desoto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Eagle Dr
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-0726
Gr: 9-12 | 1,936 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Kiest Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-12 | 2,670 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)
Alternative School
204 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-2242
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 95%
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Desoto, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
224 Amber Ln
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
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
200 E Belt Line Rd
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
Gr: 9 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
300 W Kiest Blvd
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
Gr: PK
525 Ray Ave
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
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1121 E Pleasant Run Rd
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
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
701 Ovilla Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
200a E Belt Line Rd
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 high schools in Desoto, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Desoto, TX include Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School, Desoto High School and Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Desoto?
4 public high schools are located in Desoto.
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto?
Desoto public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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