For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,798 students in the neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Old East Dallas are Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy, William Lipscomb Elementary School and Uplift Luna Prep Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Capitol Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-2300
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
William Lipscomb Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Worth St
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 794-7300
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 794-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Uplift Luna Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9743 E Rl Thornton Fwy
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 445-3300
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 445-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Ignite Middle At Jw Ray Learning Center
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2211 Caddo St
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Cesar Chavez Learning Center
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1710 N Carroll
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-1000
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Uplift Atlas Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Bryan St
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 821-7325
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 821-7325
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Eddie Bernice Johnson Stem Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Goode Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4550 Worth St
Dallas, TX 75246
(972) 749-8600
Dallas, TX 75246
(972) 749-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Uplift Luna Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9743 E Rl Thornton Fwy
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 445-3300
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 445-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Uplift Atlas Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Bryan St Bldg 2
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 821-7325
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 821-7325
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Ross Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-6800
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4401 N 2nd Ave
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-1000
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-1000
Gr: PK | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX include Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy, William Lipscomb Elementary School and Uplift Luna Prep Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas?
12 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas?
the neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Dallas public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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