Dallas ISD schools once again earned top honors from Children at Risk, a research and advocacy nonprofit organization, across multiple categories in the 2025 rankings of North Texas schools, showcasing the district’s continued excellence and commitment to academic achievement at every level.
At the high school level, Dallas ISD claimed five of the top 10 spots among all North Texas schools. The School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center earned the No. 1 ranking, maintaining its long-standing reputation as one of the best public schools in the nation.
Close behind, Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet ranked No. 2, followed by Marvin E. Robinson School of Business and Management at No. 4 and the School of Health Professions at No. 5 — both also housed at Townview. Rounding out the district’s top performers was Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School, ranked No. 6.
Dallas ISD’s middle schools also stood out regionally. Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy earned the top spot as the No. 1 middle school, while School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove ranked No. 2. William B. Travis Academy/Vanguard for the Academically Talented and Gifted placed No. 4.
The district’s success extends to the gold ribbon rankings, which highlight high-performing schools that excel while serving student populations facing economic challenges.
In the gold ribbon middle school category, Dallas ISD campuses claimed eight of the top 10 positions, with School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove ranked No. 1.
Finally, at the elementary level, Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School led the Gold Ribbon list at No. 1, followed by seven other Dallas ISD schools that were recognized among the top 10 for their outstanding performance.
Children at Risk evaluates Texas public schools based on key performance indicators:
- Student achievement – Performance on STAAR tests
- Campus performance – Comparison of test scores to schools with similar poverty levels
- Student growth – Improvement in STAAR scores over a school year
- College readiness – Graduation rates and participation in college-prep activities (for high schools only)
The list of Dallas ISD schools recognized is below:
Top 10 North Texas Area High Schools:
- No. 1. School For The Talented Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center
- No. 2. Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
- No. 4. Marvin E. Robinson School Of Business and Management at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center
- No. 5. School Of Health Professions at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center
- No. 6. Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School
Top 10 North Texas Area Middle Schools
- No. 1. Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy
- No. 2. School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove
- No. 4. William B. Travis Academy/Vanguard for the Academically Talented and Gifted
Top North Texas Area Gold Ribbon High Schools
- No. 1. Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
- No. 2. Marvin E. Robinson School Of Business & Management at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center
- No. 3. School Of Health Professions at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center
- No. 4. Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School
- No. 6. North Lake Early College High School
- No. 7. W. H. Adamson High School
- No. 10. South Oak Cliff High School
Top North Texas Area Gold Ribbon Middle Schools
- No. 1. School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove
- No. 4. Hector P. Garcia Middle School
- No. 5. Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
- No. 6. Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School
- No. 7. Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith
- No. 8. D. A. Hulcy STEAM Middle School
- No. 9. Dallas Environmental Science Academy
- No. 10. Young Women’s Steam Academy at Balch Springs
Top 10 North Texas Area Gold Ribbon Elementary Schools
- No. 1. Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School
- No 2. Central Elementary School
- No 3. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School
- No 4. Trinity Heights Talented and Gifted
- No. 5. Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy
- No. 6. Charles Rice Learning Center
- No. 8. Rufus C. Burleson Elementary School
- No. 10. Dan D. Rogers Elementary School
