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Best 75216 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,218 students in 75216, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 75216, TX are Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School, Harry Stone Montessori Academy and Albert C Black Jr Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 75216 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 75216, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 75216, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Albert C Black Jr Steam Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4200 Bonnie View Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
J P Starks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3033 Tips Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
New Tech H S At B F Darrell High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4730 Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
H I Holland El At Lisbon
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4203 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
William B Miller Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3111 Bonnie View Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8700
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Harrell Budd Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 S Marsalis Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Clara Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4010 Idaho Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
John Neely Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Deer Path Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Boude Storey Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Maryland Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Kipp Truth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1545 S Ewing Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 323-4215
Gr: 5-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2445 E Ledbetter Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Whitney M Young Jr Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W Holmes
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3111 Bonnie View Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-8500
Gr: 7-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
South Oak Cliff High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 S Marsalis Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Kipp Truth Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1545 S Ewing Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 323-4210
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 75216, TX?
How many public schools are located in 75216?
17 public schools are located in 75216.
What is the racial composition of students in 75216?
75216 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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