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Best Cedar Hill Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,251 students in Cedar Hill, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 855 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Cedar Hill, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cedar Hill, TX are Cedar Hill Collegiate High School, Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy and Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar Hill, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cedar Hill have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cedar Hill, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Hill Collegiate High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1515 W Beltline Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1515 W Beltline Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2021
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
975 Pickard Dr
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-5213
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Lakeridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Lakeridge Pwky
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 293-4501
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Waterford Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N Waterford Oaks Dr
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
High Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1351 High Pointe Ln
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-7874
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Sims Dr
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-0496
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Plummer Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1203 S Clark Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-4058
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
W S Permenter Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
431 W Parkerville Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-5270
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Bessie Coleman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1208 Pleasant Run Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 293-4505
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Cedar Hill High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Longhorn Blvd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,974 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cedar Hill, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Cedar Hill, TX include Cedar Hill Collegiate High School, Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy and Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep.
How many public schools are located in Cedar Hill?
11 public schools are located in Cedar Hill.
What percentage of students in Cedar Hill go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Cedar Hill are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Hill?
Cedar Hill public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cedar Hill are often viewed compared to one another?

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