The Texas Education Agency (TEA) Aug. 14 released its 2025-2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for schools across the state, including in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow.
The TEA’s A-F system evaluates public schools on performance in three areas: Student Achievement, which utilizes metrics like STAAR test scores and graduation rates, School Progress, which looks at how much students improve academically from year to year, and Closing the Gap, which measures how well schools ensure success for all students with a focus on factors like ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Preston Hollow Schools
Districtwide, Dallas ISD earned a B rating with a score of 85 out of 100 (up from an 83 in 2024-2025), which district officials say is an increase of 9 points since 2023.
“This is what a blueprint for excellence looks like, and our schools are continuing to improve because of our team, from our teachers to our nurses to our bus drivers to all the support maintenance staff that maintain our buildings,” said Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde. “While a district score of 85 indicates that there is room for growth, we want to take a moment to celebrate what this nine-point increase means for our entire community and for our students in particular.”
In Preston Hollow, Ben Milam Elementary earned a C with a 74 out of 100 (down from 75 out of 100 in 2024-2025), The K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted earned a B, with 86 out of 100 (down from an 88 in 2024-2025), the Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy earned an A, with 98 out of 100 (down from a 99 in 2024-2025), David G. Burnet Elementary earned a B, with an 83 out of 100 (down from an 87 in 2024-2025), Stephen C. Foster Elementary earned a C, with a 74 out of 100 (down from a 75 in 2024-2025), Everette Lee Degolyer Elementary earned a B with an 83 out of 100 (down from an 89 in 2024-2025), F.P. Caillet Elementary earned a D with 61 out of 100 (down from a C rating of 78 in 2024-2025), Harry C. Withers Elementary earned an A rating with a 91 out of 100 (up from 90 in 2024-2025), John J. Pershing Elementary earned a B with an 80 out of 100 (down from an 86 in 2024-2025), Preston Hollow Elementary School earned a C with 72 out of 100 (down from a B rating of 84 in 2024-2025), and Arthur Kramer Elementary earned an A with 90 out of 100 (up from a B rating of 89 in 2024-2025).
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy earned an A with a 90 out of 100 (the same rating it had in 2024-2025), Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy earned a B with an 83 out of 100 (the same rating it scored in 2024-2025), and the George B. Dealey Montessori Academy earned an A with a 95 out of 100 (the same rating it scored in 2024-2025).
In terms of middle schools, Ewell D. Walker Middle School earned a B with 86 out of 100 (down from an 89 in 2024-2025).
For high schools, Hillcrest High School earned a B with an 88 out of 100 (up from an 85 in 2024-2025), and Thomas Jefferson High School earned a B with an 85 out of 100 (down from an 84 in 2024-2025).
Highland Park ISD schools
Districtwide, Highland Park ISD earned an A with a 95 out of 100 (down one point from a 96 in 2024-2025), making it the top-rated 5A/6A public school district in the state.
“These results reflect the extraordinary commitment of our students, teachers and staff,” Highland Park ISD Superintendent Dr. Mike Rockwood said in a statement. “This outstanding performance exemplifies their hard work, dedication, and unwavering pursuit of excellence.”
In terms of the district’s elementary schools, Armstrong Elementary earned an A rating with a score of 95 out of 100 (up from 94 in 2024-2025), Boone Elementary earned an A rating with a 94 out of 100 (the same rating it scored in 2024-2025) Bradfield Elementary earned an A rating with a 91 out of 100 (down from a 96 in 2024-2025), Hyer Elementary earned an A with a 94 out of 100 (down from a 95 in 2024-2025), and University Park Elementary earned an A with a 95 out of 100 (down from 96 in 2024-2025),
McCulloch Intermediate School earned an A with a 95 out of 100 (the same score it received in 2024-2025) and Highland Park Middle School earned an A with a 95 out of 100, the same score it received in 2024-2025.
Highland Park High School earned an A rating of 96 out of 100, the same score it received in 2024-2025.
For more information about the TEA A-F Accountability ratings, visit the TEA’s website.
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