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Best 75203 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,765 students in 75203, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 270 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 75203, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 75203, TX are School For The Talented And Gifted, School Of Science And Engineering and Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 75203 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 75203, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 75203, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
School Of Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Marvin E Robinson School Of Business And Mgmt
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Felix G Botello Personalized Learning Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 S Marsalis
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 502-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
James Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
330 N Marsalis Ave
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Hector P Garcia Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 E 8th St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 502-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Trinity Basin Preparatory - Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
808 N Ewing Ave
Dallas, TX 75203
(214) 942-8846
Gr: PK-8 | 1,873 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Cedar Crest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Mouser St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
W H Adamson High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
309 E Ninth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 749-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Franklin D Roosevelt H S Of Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Bonnie View Rd
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
N W Harllee Early Childhood Center
1216 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-6500
Gr: PK-2 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 75203, TX?
How many public schools are located in 75203?
14 public schools are located in 75203.
What percentage of students in 75203 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 75203 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 75203?
75203 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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