Highland Park Independent School District
AOfficial accountability rating: A (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.
Highland Park ISD is widely regarded as one of the most elite public school districts in Texas, serving approximately 6,400 students in the affluent Park Cities enclave of Highland Park and University Park, surrounded by the city of Dallas. The district is known for its exceptional academic performance, with virtually all graduates attending four-year universities and a significant percentage earning admission to highly selective colleges. Highland Park ISD's single high school, Highland Park High School, is consistently ranked among the top public high schools in the nation and produces more National Merit Scholars per capita than almost any district in the state.
Top Schools
Bradfield Elementary
elementary SchoolArmstrong Elementary
elementary SchoolUniversity Park Elementary
elementary SchoolHighland Park Middle School
middle SchoolHighland Park High School
high SchoolNeighborhoods in This District
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Highland Park ISD considered the most elite public district in DFW?
Highland Park ISD earns an A TEA rating and serves approximately 6,400 students in the Park Cities enclave of Highland Park and University Park. Highland Park High School is consistently ranked among the top public high schools nationally. The district produces more National Merit Scholars per capita than almost any district in Texas, and virtually all graduates attend four-year universities — many at highly selective institutions.
Which Highland Park ISD schools are the highest rated?
Every campus in the district earns top marks. Highland Park High School, Highland Park Middle School, Bradfield Elementary, Armstrong Elementary, and University Park Elementary all carry an A rating from TEA (A+ on Niche). The district's small size (approximately 6,400 students) allows for consistent excellence across every grade level.
What should relocating families know about the cost of living in the Highland Park ISD zone?
Highland Park ISD covers the Park Cities — Highland Park and University Park — two of the most expensive residential areas in Texas. Home prices start well above $1 million for most properties. The premium buys access to one of the best public school educations in the state, an engaged and resourced parent community, and proximity to the heart of Dallas. There is no school choice or transfer option — you must live within the district boundaries to attend.