Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Royse City Elementary

Royse City sits about 30 miles east of Dallas, where the suburbs start giving way to wide-open Texas spaces — and Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy brings a tech-and-arts-integrated focus to this fast-growing community. Families drawn to hands-on, project-based learning will find something a little different here than the typical neighborhood elementary, with math scores especially standing out above the state median. It's a solid option for parents in the area who want a charter-school environment with a distinct identity as Rockwall County continues to boom with new residents.