Best Schools in Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX has 26 public schools (4 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 16,663 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Oak Lawn exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX
The top high schools in Oak Lawn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Park H S
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Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2252 Students
2. Woodrow Wilson H S
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1809 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson H S
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1452 Students
4. North Dallas H S
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX
The top middle schools in Oak Lawn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William B Travis Vanguard Acad Of Academically Tag
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 502 Students
2. Highland Park Middle
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Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1037 Students
3. Mcculloch Intermediate School
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Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 926 Students
4. Alex W Spence Talented/gifted Academy
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students
5. J L Long Middle
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
6. Dallas Hybrid Preparatory At Stephen J Hay
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 129 Students
7. Thomas J Rusk Middle
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX
The top elementary schools in Oak Lawn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Armstrong El
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Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 409 Students
2. Bradfield El
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Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 559 Students
3. Mockingbird El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 673 Students
4. Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
5. K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 412 Students
6. Montessori Academy At Onesimo Hernandez El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 353 Students
7. Geneva Heights El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
8. Maple Lawn El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
9. Cesar Chavez Learning Center
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
10. Esperanza Medrano El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX has a total population of 63,463 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 74% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX
How many schools are in Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX?
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX has 26 public schools: 4 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 16,663 students in total.
How do schools in Oak Lawn perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Oak Lawn score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Oak Lawn exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oak Lawn?
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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