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Best Dallas County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 155 public charter schools serving 71,454 students in Dallas County, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Dallas County, TX are School For The Highly Gifted, Uplift North Hills Prep Middle School and Uplift North Hills Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Dallas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2205 S E 4th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-7864
Gr: 1-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Uplift North Hills Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Uplift North Hills Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Universal Academy - Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 E Sandy Lake Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5034
Gr: PK-12 | 1,302 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Uplift North Hills Prep P.s.
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Gr: K-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Great Hearts Irving Upper
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3520 World Cup
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Gr: 6-12 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2205 S E 4th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Gr: 6-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Great Hearts Irving
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3350 W Story Rd
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 759-3030
Gr: K-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy North Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15720 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3200 Fm 548 S
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Gr: K-4 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Golden Rule
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
622 Sunnyside Ave
Dallas, TX 75262
(214) 333-9330
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Ume Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3838 Spur 408
Dallas, TX 75236
(214) 445-6243
Gr: K-6 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2250 Firewheel
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Gr: 7-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
St. Anthony School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3732 Myrtle St
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 421-3645
Gr: 6-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1515.
Uplift Infinity Prep P.s.
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1401 S Macarthur Blvd
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-9200
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Uplift Elevate Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10800 Chapin Rd
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 764-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Drc Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1818.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3200 Oates Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Gr: 5-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Uplift Summit Prep P.s.
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1305 N Center St
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 287-5121
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Iltexas College Station Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3610 Longmire Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2121.
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 212-4777
Gr: PK-6 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Manara Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8201 Tristar Dr
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2323.
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 N Cedar Ridge Dr
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 296-0084
Gr: K-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2424.
Uplift Gradus Prep P.s.
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
121 Seahawk Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 451-5551
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8503 Bldg-b Jack Finney Blvd
Dallas, TX 75248
(903) 257-3920
Gr: K-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2626.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5952 I-30
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Gr: 5-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2727.
Education Center International Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8200 Schrade Rd
Mesquite, TX 75185
(972) 412-8080
Gr: K-6 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
La Academia De Estrellas
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4680 W Kiest Blvd
Dallas, TX 75236
(214) 946-8908
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Iltexas College Station Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3610 Longmire Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3030.
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 S Collins St
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3131.
Education Center International Academy 1
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 N Town E Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75185
(214) 628-9152
Gr: K-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3232.
Uplift White Rock Hills Prep P.s.
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7370 Valley Glen Rd
Dallas, TX 75207
(469) 621-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Iltexas Garland Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 N Shiloh Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Harmony Science Academy - Grand Prairie
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 Nw 7th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 642-9911
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Uplift Williams Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Viceroy Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 276-0352
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Dallas County, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Dallas County, TX include School For The Highly Gifted, Uplift North Hills Prep Middle School and Uplift North Hills Prep High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Dallas County?
157 public charter schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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