Dallas Independent School District
BOfficial accountability rating: B (Texas Education Agency A–F rating, 2024-25 school year).
TEA released the 2024 and 2025 A–F accountability ratings on August 15, 2025, the most recent official ratings after a two-year pause from litigation. The letter grades shown elsewhere on this page are indicative composite grades compiled from public data, not the state’s official rating; confirm any district or campus rating at txschools.gov.
Dallas ISD is the second-largest school district in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, serving approximately 139,000 students across the city of Dallas. The district operates over 200 schools and offers a wide range of academic programs including magnet schools, collegiate academies, STEM-focused campuses, and dual-language immersion programs. While district-wide ratings reflect the challenges of serving a large urban population, Dallas ISD contains many nationally recognized schools of choice that draw families from across the metroplex.
Top Schools
Dealey Montessori Academy
elementary SchoolLakewood Elementary
elementary SchoolIrma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
middle SchoolSchool for the Talented and Gifted (TAG)
high SchoolBooker T. Washington HSPVA
high SchoolNeighborhoods in This District
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dallas ISD a good choice for relocating families?
Dallas ISD is the second-largest district in Texas with approximately 139,000 students and a B overall TEA rating. The district-wide grade reflects the challenges of serving a large, diverse urban population — but Dallas ISD contains nationally recognized schools of choice. The School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG) is consistently ranked among the top public high schools in America, and magnet campuses like Booker T. Washington HSPVA draw students from across the metroplex.
Which Dallas ISD schools are the highest rated?
The School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG) holds an A+ rating and regularly tops national rankings. Booker T. Washington HSPVA (A), Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School (A), Dealey Montessori Academy (A), and Lakewood Elementary (A) are all standout campuses. Dallas ISD's magnet and choice programs offer excellent education — the key is applying to specific campuses.
How do Dallas ISD magnet and choice schools work?
Dallas ISD operates an extensive school choice system with magnet schools, Montessori programs, STEM academies, dual-language campuses, and collegiate academies. Most require an application and may have entrance criteria. Families can apply to schools outside their home attendance zone. This system means your child's education quality depends heavily on which specific campus they attend, not just the district overall.