Best Schools in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX
Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX has 31 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 14 elementary) serving 28,541 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Northwest Dallas meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX
The top high schools in Northwest Dallas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hebron H S
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3678 Students
2. Harmony Science Academy - Carrollton
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Harmony Public Schools - North Texas • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 578 Students
3. Creekview H S
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Carrollton-farmers Branch Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1610 Students
4. Thomas Jefferson H S
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1452 Students
5. Lewisville H S
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4240 Students
6. Uplift Williams Preparatory H S
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Uplift Education • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 594 Students
7. Nimitz H S
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Irving Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2361 Students
8. North Dallas H S
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX
The top middle schools in Northwest Dallas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Killian Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1009 Students
2. Stem Academy At Creek Valley Middle
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Blalack Middle
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Carrollton-farmers Branch Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 888 Students
4. Uplift Williams Preparatory Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Uplift Education • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
5. Bowie Middle
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Irving Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
6. Thomas J Rusk Middle
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students
7. Francisco Pancho Medrano J H
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 717 Students
8. Marshall Durham Middle
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX
The top elementary schools in Northwest Dallas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kent El
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Carrollton-farmers Branch Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
2. K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 412 Students
3. Hebron Valley El
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
4. Obadiah Knight El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
5. Independence El
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 799 Students
6. Coyote Ridge El
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Lewisville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
7. Maple Lawn El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
8. Harmony School Of Innovation - Carrollton
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Harmony Public Schools - North Texas • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
9. Esperanza Medrano El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
10. Uplift Williams Preparatory Pri
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Uplift Education • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 601 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX has a total population of 23,097 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX
How many schools are in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX?
Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX has 31 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 28,541 students in total.
How do schools in Northwest Dallas perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Northwest Dallas score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Northwest Dallas meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northwest Dallas?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 36%
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