For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,779 students in 75180, TX (there are , serving 94 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 75180, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 75180, TX are Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl, Gray Elementary School and Mackey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 75180 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 75180, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 75180, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Cheyenne Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 892-5800
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 892-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Pioneer Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 882-7280
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 882-7280
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Mackey Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14900 N Spring Ridge Cir
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4160
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4160
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S Peachtree Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 323-4235
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 323-4235
Gr: 6-11 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Hodges Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14401 Spring Oaks
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4040
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 75180, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 75180, TX include Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl, Gray Elementary School and Mackey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 75180?
5 public schools are located in 75180.
What percentage of students in 75180 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 75180 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 75180?
75180 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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