Best Public Schools in Zip Code 75235

The 9 schools in Dallas's 75235 zip code serve a diverse mix of elementary, middle, high, and alternative students, with most belonging to the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) and a high rate of economic disadvantage across the area.

The standout school is Biomedical Preparatory At Ut Southwestern, a 5-star elementary ranking in the 96th percentile statewide with math proficiency far exceeding local peers. In contrast, Obadiah Knight Elementary has seen a dramatic decline from a 4-star to a 1-star rating. Maple Lawn Elementary is the strongest traditional public school, with a 3-star rating and notably high Spanish-language STAAR scores. Montessori Academy At Onesimo Hernandez Elementary shows inconsistent elementary results but strong middle school performance, with over 73% proficiency in 7th and 8th grade reading. The Uplift Education charter network schools—Uplift Williams Prep Ps, Uplift Williams Prep Middle, and Uplift Williams Prep High School—generally rank low, but the middle school excels in Algebra I (83% proficient) and the high school boasts a 95% graduation rate. Thomas J Rusk Middle has a concerning 3.9% dropout rate, while the tiny P A S S Learning Center under Richardson Independent School District (Isd) reports a 0% dropout rate but lacks test scores.

Spending varies significantly, with Dallas ISD schools averaging $13,169 per student compared to Uplift Education's $10,073. The average student-teacher ratio is 14.7:1, ranging from 12:1 at Obadiah Knight to 18.1:1 at Uplift Williams Prep PS. Overall, the zip code presents a stark contrast between the elite Biomedical Preparatory and several struggling schools, with bright spots in bilingual programs and targeted math acceleration at Uplift Middle.