Thinking about moving to Dallas Texas and want to know where the best schools in Dallas Fort Worth are? Let’s talk about the top 25 best school districts in the Dallas Fort Worth area. This will include the best high schools in Dallas, as well as taking into consideration the middle schools and elementary schools. Being born and raised here, I grew up with friends who went to many of these schools and have some insider knowledge I’m looking forward to sharing with you. Let’s dive in!
The first thing you need to know about public schools in Dallas Fort Worth Texas is that 8 of the top 10 ranked public school districts in the state of Texas are here in DFW. What that means is that we are STACKED with great education here in the Dallas Fort Worth area. It should really open up the options for you when looking for the area that is right for you. From a booming new suburb like Frisco, to areas that have a little more space between homes like in Lovejoy or Argyle ISD, you’ll be able to find the right fit for you here in Dallas.
#1 – Highland Park ISD
Located just 10 minutes from downtown Dallas, Highland Park high school ranks the #5 best schools in Dallas and #1 for athletes.
Highland Park ISD will feed Highland Park and University Park in Dallas which make up what is commonly known together as the Park Cities.
Homes for sale in Highland Park ISD start at around $650k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $37 million. The average sale price in Highland Park over the last year was $1.9 million.
#2 – Carroll ISD
Located 30 minutes from downtown Dallas, Southlake Carroll high school ranks the #3 best schools in Dallas and #2 for athletes.
Carroll ISD will feed not only Southlake, but will also catch some of Grapevine, Colleyville and Keller as well.
Homes for sale in Southlake Texas start at around $330k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $10 million. The average sale price in Southlake over the last year was $1.2 million.
#3 – Coppell ISD
Located 25 minutes from downtown Dallas, Coppell high school ranks the #8 best schools in Dallas and #13 for athletes.
Coppell ISD feeds all of Coppell Texas.
Homes for sale in Coppell Texas start at around $230k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $2.6 million. The average sale price in Coppell over the last year was $550k.
#4 – Lovejoy ISD
Located 40 minutes from downtown Dallas, Lovejoy high school ranks the #12 best schools in Dallas.
Lovejoy ISD feeds Allen, Fairview and Lucas Texas.
Homes for sale in Lovejoy ISD start at around $315k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $5 million. The average sale price in Lovejoy ISD over the last year was $920k.
#5 – Frisco ISD
Located 35 minutes from downtown Dallas, Frisco has 8 high schools ranking in top 25 best schools in Dallas (Liberty, Reedy, Independence, Lebanon Trail, Heritage, Wakeland, Centennial, and Frisco HS) and is also ranked #12 for athletes.
Frisco ISD feeds Frisco and parts of Little Elm as well.
Homes for sale in Frisco Texas start at around $250k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $5 million. The average sale price in Frisco over the last year was $580k.
#6 – Argyle ISD
Located 50 minutes from downtown Dallas and only 30 minutes from downtown Fort Worth, Argyle ranks the #6 best schools in Dallas for athletes.
Argyle ISD feeds all of Argyle Texas.
Homes for sale in Argyle Texas start at around $250k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $4.5 million. The average sale price in Argyle over the last year was $730k.
#7 – Grapevine Colleyville ISD
Located 25 minutes from downtown Dallas, Grapevine-Colleyville’s Colleyville Heritage high school ranks the #22 best schools in Dallas and Grapevine Colleyville ISD ranks #22 for athletes.
Grapevine Colleyville ISD feeds all of Grapevine and Colleyville Texas.
Homes for sale in Grapevine and Colleyville Texas start at around $200k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $9.5 million. The average sale price in Grapevine Colleyville over the last year was $640k.
#8 – Allen ISD
Located 30 minutes from downtown Dallas, Allen ISD ranks the #8 best schools in Dallas for athletes. It is the current home of the $60 million football stadium and former home of NFL quarterback Kyler Murray.
Allen ISD feeds all of Allen Texas.
Homes for sale in Allen Texas start at around $180k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $2.8 million. The average sale price in Allen over the last year was $490k.
#9 – Prosper ISD
Located 45 minutes from downtown Dallas, Prosper ISD ranks the #4 best schools in Dallas for athletes.
Prosper ISD feeds all of Prosper Texas.
Homes for sale in Prosper Texas start at around $250k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $6.5 million. The average sale price in Prosper over the last year was $595k.
#10 – Plano ISD
Located 25 minutes from downtown Dallas, Plano ISD hosts two high schools ranking in the top 25 best schools in Dallas – (Jasper and Plano West).
Plano ISD feeds all of Plano Texas.
Homes for sale in Plano Texas start at around $175k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $4.5 million. The average sale price in Plano over the last year was $530k.
#11 – Wylie ISD
Located 35 minutes from downtown Dallas, Wylie ISD ranks the #19 best schools in Dallas for athletes.
Wylie ISD feeds all of Wylie Texas.
Homes for sale in Wylie Texas start at around $150k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $2 million. The average sale price in Wylie over the last year was $395k.
#12 – Sunnyvale ISD
Located 20 minutes from downtown Dallas.
Sunnyvale ISD feeds all of Sunnyvale Texas.
Homes for sale in Sunnyvale Texas start at around $300k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $5 million. The average sale price in Sunnyvale over the last year was $660k.
#13 – Lewisville ISD
Located 30 minutes from downtown Dallas, Flower Mound high school ranks the #10 best schools in Dallas and #14 for athletes.
Lewisville ISD feeds all of Lewisville, Flower Mound and parts of Carrollton Texas.
Homes for sale in Lewisville ISD start at around $150k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $6.5 million. The average sale price in Lewisville ISD over the last year was $505k. In Flower Mound specifically, the average sale price was 620k.
#14 – Rockwall ISD
Located 30 minutes from downtown Dallas, Rockwall high school ranks the #10 best schools in Dallas for athletes.
Rockwall ISD feeds Rockwall, and parts of Heath and Fate Texas.
Homes for sale in Rockwall ISD start at around $140k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $4.5 million. The average sale price in Rockwall over the last year was $485k.
#15 – Keller ISD
Located 40 minutes from downtown Dallas and only 30 minutes from downtown Fort Worth, Keller ISD ranks the #16 best schools in DFW for athletes.
Keller ISD feeds all of Keller Texas.
Homes for sale in Keller Texas start at around $150k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $13 million. The average sale price in Keller over the last year was $445k.
#16 – Hurst Euless Bedford ISD (also known as HEB)
Located 20 minutes from downtown Dallas.
Hurst Euless Bedford ISD feeds all of… you guessed it, Hurst Euless and Bedford Texas.
Homes for sale in HEB Texas start at around $150k and go up into the million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $1.3 million. The average sale price in HEB over the last year was $340k.
#17 – McKinney ISD
Located 40 minutes from downtown Dallas, McKinney ISD ranks the #20 best schools in Dallas for athletes.
McKinney ISD feeds all of McKinney Texas.
Homes for sale in McKinney Texas start at around $150k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $12 million. The average sale price in McKinney over the last year was $485k.
#18 – Mansfield ISD
Located 40 minutes from downtown Dallas and only 20 minutes from downtown Fort Worth, Mansfield high school ranks the #9 best schools in Dallas for athletes.
Mansfield ISD feeds all of Mansfield Texas.
Homes for sale in Mansfield Texas start at around $150k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $2.5 million. The average sale price in Mansfield over the last year was $385k.
#19 – Melissa ISD
Located 45 minutes from downtown Dallas, Melissa high school ranks the #24 best schools in Dallas for athletes.
Melissa ISD feeds all of Melissa Texas.
Homes for sale in Melissa Texas start at around $225k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $3.2 million. The average sale price in Melissa over the last year was $420k.
#20 – Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD
Located 45 minutes from downtown Dallas but only 15 minutes from downtown Fort Worth.
Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD feeds all of Eagle Mountain and Saginaw Texas.
Homes for sale in Saginaw Texas start at around $150k and go up into the half million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $520k. The average sale price in Saginaw over the last year was $275k.
#21 – Northwest ISD
Located 55 minutes from downtown Dallas and only 30 minutes from downtown Fort Worth, Northwest ISD ranks the #17 best schools in Dallas for athletes.
Northwest ISD feeds all of Justin Texas.
Homes for sale in Justin Texas start at around $100k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $9.5 million. The average sale price in Justin over the last year was $400k.
#22 – Denton ISD
Located 50 minutes from downtown Dallas, Denton ISD ranks the #18 best schools in Dallas for athletes.
Denton ISD feeds all of Denton Texas.
Homes for sale in Denton Texas start at around $100k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $4.3 million. The average sale price in Denton over the last year was $380k.
#23 – Waxahachie ISD
Located 35 minutes from downtown Dallas, Waxahachie high school ranks the #19 best schools in Dallas.
Waxahachie ISD feeds all of Waxahachie Texas.
Homes for sale in Waxahachie Texas start at around $100k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $3.5 million. The average sale price in Waxahachie over the last year was $345k.
#24 – Richardson ISD
Located 20 minutes from downtown Dallas.
Richardson ISD feeds all of Richardson Texas.
Homes for sale in Richardson Texas start at around $175k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $2.9 million. The average sale price in Richardson over the last year was $490k.
#25 – Garland ISD
Located 35 minutes from downtown Dallas.
Garland ISD feeds Garland and parts of Sachse Texas.
Homes for sale in Garland Texas start at around $125k and go up into the multi-million dollar range. At the time of writing this blog, the current top listing is asking $2.5 million. The average sale price in Garland over the last year was $305k.
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