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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 75217 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 15,863 students in 75217, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 668 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 75217, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 75217, TX are School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove, Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy and Nancy Moseley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 75217 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 75217, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 75217, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
133 N St Augustine Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Nancy Moseley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10400 Rylie Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Henry B Gonzalez Personalized Learning Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6610 Lake June Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 502-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7800 Umphress Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Rufus C Burleson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6300 Elam Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1614 N St Augustine
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 892-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
W A Blair Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7720 Gayglen Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 794-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
337 Pleasant Vista Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
William M Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 N St Augustine Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 N Jim Miller Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7203 Burton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 892-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Ebby Halliday Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10210 Teagarden
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-1800
Gr: PK-6 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Richard Lagow Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
687 Edgeworth Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
John W Runyon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10750 Cradlerock Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Young Men's Leadership Academy At Fred F Florence
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 N Masters Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
A+ Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
445 S Masters Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(469) 677-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
B H Macon Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Holcomb Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 794-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
John Q Adams Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8239 Lake June Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 794-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
E B Comstock Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7044 Hodde St
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 794-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Inspired Vision Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8421 Bohannon Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(214) 391-7964
Gr: PK-6 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
A+ Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10327 Rylie Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 557-5578
Gr: PK-6 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Inspired Vision Academy Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8501 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 285-5758
Gr: 7-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1227 N Masters Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 225-1194
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
H Grady Spruce High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9733 Old Seagoville Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 892-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
W W Samuell High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8928 Palisade Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 892-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 75217, TX?
How many public schools are located in 75217?
26 public schools are located in 75217.
What percentage of students in 75217 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 75217 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 75217?
75217 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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