For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 10,050 students in the neighborhood of Pleasant Grove, Dallas, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Pleasant Grove are School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove, Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy and Pleasant Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pleasant Grove, Dallas, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Pleasant Grove, Dallas, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Grades: 4-8
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 N St Augustine Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6300
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 N St Augustine
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 892-5000
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 892-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #44.
Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
337 Pleasant Vista Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6400
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #55.
William M Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 N St Augustine Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6200
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #66.
B H Macon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 Holcomb Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 794-1500
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 794-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #77.
John W Runyon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10750 Cradlerock Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6100
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #88.
Young Men's Leadership Academy At Fred F Florence
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 N Masters Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6000
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 452 students
Rank: #99.
John Q Adams Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8239 Lk June Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 794-1200
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 794-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #1010.
A+ Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
445 S Masters Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(469) 677-1000
Dallas, TX 75217
(469) 677-1000
Grades: 7-12
| 752 students
Rank: #1111.
Inspired Vision Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8421 Bohannon Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(214) 391-7964
Dallas, TX 75217
(214) 391-7964
Grades: PK-6
| 660 students
Rank: #1212.
Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1227 N Masters Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 225-1194
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 225-1194
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #1313.
W W Samuell High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8928 Palisade Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 892-5100
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 892-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,878 students
Rank: #1414.
H Grady Spruce High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9733 Old Seagoville Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 892-5500
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 892-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,460 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pleasant Grove, Dallas, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pleasant Grove, Dallas, TX include School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove, Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy and Pleasant Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pleasant Grove, Dallas?
14 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pleasant Grove, Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pleasant Grove, Dallas?
the neighborhood of Pleasant Grove, Dallas public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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