Ben Milam Elementary

Ben Milam Elementary sits in the heart of Dallas's 75205 zip code, one of the city's more established and sought-after neighborhoods near Highland Park, but families should know this school faces some real academic challenges — it ranks in the lower fifth of Texas schools across English, math, and science. It may appeal to families who are deeply rooted in the community and value neighborhood schools, or those who plan to supplement with tutoring or enrichment programs outside the classroom. Dallas ISD has been working to improve outcomes district-wide, so it's worth keeping an eye on how Ben Milam grows in the coming years.