For the 2025 school year, there are 157 public charter schools serving 71,454 students in Dallas County, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Dallas County, TX are Richland Collegiate H S Of Math Science Engineerin, School For The Highly Gifted and Uplift Education-north Hills Prep Middle 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 29% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Collegiate H S Of Math Science Engineerin
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12800 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 761-6888
Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 761-6888
Grades: 11-12
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Grades: 1-8
| 125 students
Rank: #33.
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Rank: #55.
Universal Academy - Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 E Sandy Lake Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Grades: PK-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #66.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1502 College St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Grades: 6-12
| 386 students
Rank: #77.
Uplift Educatiion-north Hills Prep Primary
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #88.
Golden Rule
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
622 Sunnyside Ave
Dallas, TX 75262
(214) 333-9330
Dallas, TX 75262
(214) 333-9330
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Rank: #99.
Great Hearts Irving
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3350 W Story Rd
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 759-3030
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 759-3030
Grades: K-5
| 775 students
Rank: #1010.
Great Hearts Irving Upper
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3520 World Cup
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Grades: 6-12
| 886 students
Rank: #1111.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Fm 548 S
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Grades: K-4
| 255 students
Rank: #1212.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy North Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15720 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Grades: K-12
| 297 students
Rank: #1313.
Ume Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3838 Spur 408
Dallas, TX 75236
(214) 445-6243
Dallas, TX 75236
(214) 445-6243
Grades: K-6
| 541 students
Rank: #1414.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Grades: 7-12
| 609 students
Rank: #1515.
Iltexas College Station Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3610 Longmire Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #1616.
Ki Charter - Desoto
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Old Hickory Trail
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 298-7323
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 298-7323
Grades: 8-12
| 26 students
Rank: #1717.
Golden Rule Grand Prairie
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1729 Ave B
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 333-9330
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 333-9330
Grades: PK-5
| 84 students
Rank: #1818.
Nova Academy Cedar Hill
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2800 Prichard Ln
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 291-1900
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 291-1900
Grades: PK-4
| 84 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
St. Anthony School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3732 Myrtle St
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 421-3645
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 421-3645
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 N Cedar Ridge Dr
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 296-0084
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 296-0084
Grades: K-6
| 253 students
Rank: #2121.
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 212-4777
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 212-4777
Grades: PK-6
| 743 students
Rank: #2222.
Uplift Gradus Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Seahawk Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 451-5551
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 451-5551
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #2323.
Iltexas College Station Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3610 Longmire Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Grades: K-5
| 945 students
Rank: #2424.
Uplift Elevate Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10800 Chapin Rd
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 764-3600
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 764-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #2525.
Uplift Summit International Primary
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1305 N Center St
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 287-5121
Dallas, TX 75247
(817) 287-5121
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #2626.
Iltexas Garland Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 N Shiloh Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-8000
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #2727.
Uplift Education - Infinity Preparatory Primary
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 S Macarthur Blvd
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-9200
Dallas, TX 75247
(469) 621-9200
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #2828.
Iltexas Aggieland High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2611 Texas Ave S
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 701-2455
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 701-2455
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #2929.
Manara Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8201 Tristar Dr
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #3030.
Uplift Williams Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Viceroy Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 276-0352
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 276-0352
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #3131.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5952 I 30
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Grades: 5-12
| 373 students
Rank: #3232.
La Academia De Estrellas
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4680 W Kiest Blvd
Dallas, TX 75236
(214) 946-8908
Dallas, TX 75236
(214) 946-8908
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #3333.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Greenville
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8503 Bldg B Jack Finney Blvd
Dallas, TX 75248
(903) 257-3920
Dallas, TX 75248
(903) 257-3920
Grades: K-12
| 777 students
Rank: #3434.
Harmony Science Academy - Grand Prairie
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Nw 7th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 642-9911
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 642-9911
Grades: PK-8
| 496 students
Rank: #3535.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Oates Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 375-9672
Grades: 5-12
| 621 students
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Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
699 N Denton
Hutchins, TX 75141
(972) 225-4701
Hutchins, TX 75141
(972) 225-4701
Grades: PK
| 82 students
A+ Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10327 Rylie Road
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 557-5578
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 557-5578
Grades: PK-12
| 961 students
Aia Lancaster Middle School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
901 E Beltline Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
(713) 667-1184
Lancaster, TX 75146
(713) 667-1184
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-7600
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Alpha Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
701 W State St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Grades: PK
| 400 students
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3700
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
5606 Wayside Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 749-5500
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 749-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
4730 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
2929 Stag Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
4730 S Lancaster
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
Barbara M Manns Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3313 S Beckley
Dallas, TX 75224
(214) 932-7300
Dallas, TX 75224
(214) 932-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 79 students
2218 Bryan
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 749-2200
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 749-2200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Grades: PK-4
| 466 students
504 East Belt Line Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-2583
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-2583
Grades: 5-6
| 350 students
1204 East Marshall Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 642-5137
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 642-5137
Grades: 6-8
| 1,068 students
3636 Tioga St
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-7316
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-7316
Grades: PK-1
| 445 students
1301 E Coral Way
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Grades: PK-K
| 352 students
1301 East Coral Way
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-4255
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Branch Park Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
13605 Webb Chapel Rd
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 243-2462
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 243-2462
Grades: 3-8
| 101 students
218 N Broad St
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-4231
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-4231
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
P O Box 269
Hutchins, TX 75141
(214) 225-7345
Hutchins, TX 75141
(214) 225-7345
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
600 Keen Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
1600 S Perry Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 323-6168
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 323-6168
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4539 Munger Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2827 Lapsley St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-3700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Children First Of Dallas Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
315 E Wheatland Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 371-2545
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 371-2545
Grades: PK-7
| 387 students
1738 Gano St
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 794-7600
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 794-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Community Education Partnership (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4929 Village Fair
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 226-7601
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 226-7601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9339 South Polk St
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 932-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
620 S Westmoreland
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-1818
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-1818
Grades: 9
| 811 students
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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 Richland Collegiate H S Of Math Science Engineerin, School For The Highly Gifted and Uplift Education-north Hills Prep Middle 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?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Dallas County include: Uplift Wisdom Secondary vs. Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School, Uplift Mighty Middle School vs. Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School, Universal Academy vs. Universal Academy - Coppell
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