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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Dallas County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 592 public elementary schools serving 318,508 students in Dallas County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dallas County, TX are William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, School For The Highly Gifted and Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Dallas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Gr: 4-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2205 S E 4th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-7864
Gr: 1-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Gr: 4-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Gr: 4-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3000 Hillbrook St
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 749-7300
Gr: K-5 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Michael M Boone Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8385 Durham St
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2120 E Prairie Creek Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4300 Southern Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Gr: PK-4 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3505 Amherst Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Brentfield Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6767 Brentfield Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5730
Gr: PK-6 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Uplift North Hills Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Canyon Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1205 Santa Fe Trail
Irving, TX 75063
(214) 496-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Hyer Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3920 Caruth Blvd
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1818.
Rosemont Upper
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
719 N Montclair Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5000
Gr: 3-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 Dennison St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Mccoy Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2425 Mccoy Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-2300
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2121.
Coppell Middle West
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2701 Ranch Trail
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Walnut Glen Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3101 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2323.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 Village Pkwy
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2424.
Coppell Middle East
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Mockingbird
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2525.
Pinkerton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
260 Southwestern Blvd
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2626.
Mohawk Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Mimosa Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Gr: K-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2727.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Universal Academy - Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 E Sandy Lake Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5034
Gr: PK-12 | 1,302 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Richard J Lee Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8808 Chaparral Waters Way
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-7900
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3600 Cornell Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3100
Gr: PK-4 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Uplift North Hills Prep P.s.
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Gr: K-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Valley Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9800 Rodeo Dr
Irving, TX 75063
(214) 496-8500
Gr: K-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Mcculloch Intermediate School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3555 Granada Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3500
Gr: 5-6 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3434.
Hillside Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 Keen Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2550
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3535.
Colin Powell Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5009 S Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 642-3961
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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