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Best 75115 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,116 students in 75115, TX (there are 7 private schools, serving 489 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 75115, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 75115, TX are Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy, Golden Rule Southwest and Golden Rule Grand Prairie. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 75115 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 75115, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 75115, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Academy Way
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8026
Gr: K-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Golden Rule Southwest
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10747 Bruton Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(469) 248-4463
Gr: PK-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Golden Rule Grand Prairie
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1729 Ave B
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 333-9330
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Cockrell Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 S Cockrell Hill
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-1692
Gr: K-2 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Young Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-6505
Gr: K-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Faith Family Master Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Ovilla Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
The Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1016 The Meadows Pkwy
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-0960
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 N Polk St Ste 101
Desoto, TX 75115
(469) 786-2850
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Desoto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Eagle Dr
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-0726
Gr: 9-12 | 1,936 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Desoto West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N Westmoreland
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-1820
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Woodridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Woodridge
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Gr: K-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Kiest Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-12 | 2,670 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8243
Gr: PK | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)
Alternative School
204 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-2242
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 75115, TX?
How many public schools are located in 75115?
14 public schools are located in 75115.
What percentage of students in 75115 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 75115 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 75115?
75115 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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