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Best Desoto Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,587 students in Desoto, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Desoto, 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.
Desoto, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Desoto have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Desoto, TX (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.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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
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 elementary schools in Desoto, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Desoto, TX include Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy, Golden Rule Southwest and Golden Rule Grand Prairie.
How many public elementary schools are located in Desoto?
11 public elementary schools are located in Desoto.
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto?
Desoto public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Desoto are often viewed compared to one another?

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