For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,687 students in the neighborhood of West Dallas, Dallas, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in West Dallas are Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard, Drc Campus and Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Dallas, Dallas, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Dallas, Dallas, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Walmsley Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 794-4400
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 794-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Drc Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3214 N Winnetka Ave
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 892-6400
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 892-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
C F Carr Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1952 Bayside St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-4300
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7203 Burton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 892-8100
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 892-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Eladio R Martinez Learning Center
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Bernal Dr
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-6900
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #77.
Gabe P Allen New Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5220 Nomas St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-5100
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Uplift Heights Prep P.s.
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2202 Calypso St
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 873-9700
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 873-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Uplift Heights Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Canada Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 442-7094
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 442-7094
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Dr L G Pinkston Sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2815 Bickers St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 502-2700
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 502-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Canada Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 442-7094
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 442-7094
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Dallas County Juvenile Justice
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Lone Star Dr Ste 5
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 689-4440
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 689-4440
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas Co School For Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
1673 Terre Colony Dr
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 652-7113
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 652-7113
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Jjaep Cfb Campus
Alternative School
1673 Terre Colony
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Aep
Alternative School
1673 Terre Colony
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-5547
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-5547
Gr: 8-10 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
P A S S Learning Center
Alternative School
1673 Terry Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Gr: 8-11 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Pass Learning Center
Alternative School
1673 Terre Colony Court
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6736
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6736
Gr: 11 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Dallas, Dallas, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Dallas, Dallas, TX include Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard, Drc Campus and Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Dallas, Dallas?
16 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Dallas, Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Dallas, Dallas?
the neighborhood of West Dallas, Dallas 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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