Best North Dallas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,386 students in the neighborhood of North Dallas, Dallas, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in North Dallas are George B Dealey Montessori Academy, Arthur Kramer Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Dallas, Dallas, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 North Dallas, Dallas, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Arthur Kramer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7131 Midbury Dr
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6920 Meadow Rd
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Ewell D Walker Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12532 Nuestra Dr
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-6100
Gr: 7-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9924 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
12532 Nuestra Dr
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 502-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Dallas, Dallas, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Dallas, Dallas, TX include George B Dealey Montessori Academy, Arthur Kramer Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Dallas, Dallas?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Dallas, Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Dallas, Dallas?
the neighborhood of North Dallas, Dallas public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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