Harry C. Withers Elementary
A long-popular neighborhood elementary that many Midway Hollow homes are zoned to. Frequently named in local listings as the area's draw.
Open in Maps ↗ Campus site ↗
The Guide · Schools
Midway Hollow Schools Guide
A practical, no-spin overview of the public, magnet, and private options connected to Midway Hollow (75229 / 75220) — so you can build your shortlist fast.
Start Here: Two Feeder Paths
Because of where Midway Hollow sits, homes here fall into one of two Dallas ISD high-school feeder patterns depending on the exact street. Knowing which path a specific home is on is one of the first questions families ask.
2Public Feeder Paths
9Public Campuses
14Private & Independent
PK–12Every Grade Covered
The Two Public Paths
W.T. White path: often Withers Elementary → Thomas C. Marsh Middle → W.T. White High School. Generally the northern and eastern Midway Hollow streets.
Thomas Jefferson path: often Walnut Hill ILA / Field / Burnet → Medrano Middle → Thomas Jefferson High School. Generally the southern and western streets, including much of 75220.
Boundaries change and run block-by-block, so verify any specific address with Dallas ISD before you rely on it:
Neighborhood Public Schools
Midway Hollow sits across two Dallas ISD vertical teams. The gold tag on each card shows which high-school path that campus belongs to — but boundaries run street-by-street, so always confirm your exact address with the district.
Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy
A PK–8 leadership academy with an international focus (including a Mandarin program). Currently open-enrollment; the newer campus opened in 2023.
Open in Maps ↗Tom W. Field Elementary
A neighborhood elementary just off Royal Lane on the area's east side, within the Medrano–Thomas Jefferson vertical team.
Open in Maps ↗K.B. Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted
A talented-and-gifted elementary center in the Thomas Jefferson feeder — one of the in-area academically advanced options.
Open in Maps ↗David G. Burnet Elementary
A neighborhood elementary on the western side of the area, feeding the Medrano–Thomas Jefferson vertical team.
Open in Maps ↗Thomas C. Marsh Preparatory Academy
The middle-school anchor on the W.T. White side of the neighborhood, on Crown Shore Drive.
Open in Maps ↗Francisco “Pancho” Medrano Middle School
The middle-school anchor on the Thomas Jefferson side, on Brockbank Drive just west of the neighborhood.
Open in Maps ↗W.T. White High School
One of the two neighborhood high schools (Longhorns), serving the northern/eastern Midway Hollow streets, with a Dallas College Brookhaven dual-credit partnership.
Open in Maps ↗ Campus site ↗Thomas Jefferson High School
The other neighborhood high school (Patriots), serving the southern/western streets, in a brand-new campus on Walnut Hill Lane.
Open in Maps ↗ Campus site ↗Magnet, Choice & Talented-and-Gifted
Beyond your zoned campus, Dallas ISD runs application-based magnet and choice schools open to students across the district — several of them nationally recognized.
How Choice Works
Magnet and choice schools require a separate application (usually the fall/winter before the school year) and admission is not based on your home address. Notable options families weigh include the School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG) and the Science and Engineering Magnet (SEM) at the Townview center, plus the in-area K.B. Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted.
Application windows and eligibility change year to year — check the district's current choice/magnet timeline early.
Private & Independent Schools
Northwest Dallas is one of the densest private-school clusters in the country. Locations are approximate corridors — tap “Open in Maps” for each campus.
The Hockaday School
A nationally known all-girls independent school in Northwest Dallas, recognized for academics, arts, and athletics.
Open in Maps ↗St. Mark's School of Texas
A nationally recognized all-boys independent school along the Preston Road corridor, known for academics and college placement.
Open in Maps ↗The Episcopal School of Dallas
A large co-ed independent school near the Tollway with a broad college-prep program.
Open in Maps ↗Greenhill School
A well-known co-ed independent school in nearby Addison with strong arts and debate programs.
Open in Maps ↗Parish Episcopal School
A co-ed college-preparatory Episcopal school in the Midway / Frankford area.
Open in Maps ↗Alcuin School
A co-ed school combining a Montessori foundation with an International Baccalaureate program.
Open in Maps ↗Dallas International School
A co-ed international school offering French-immersion and an International Baccalaureate pathway.
Open in Maps ↗Jesuit College Preparatory
A Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school near Inwood & Walnut Hill with a deep alumni network.
Open in Maps ↗Ursuline Academy of Dallas
A Catholic all-girls college-preparatory academy on Walnut Hill Lane.
Open in Maps ↗St. Monica Catholic School
A frequently considered parish school right in the area, on Walnut Hill Lane.
Open in Maps ↗ School site ↗Good Shepherd Catholic School
A Catholic parish school option in Northwest Dallas.
Open in Maps ↗Akiba Yavneh Academy
A Jewish day school in North Dallas serving early childhood through high school.
Open in Maps ↗The Winston School
An independent school built around students who learn differently, with strong individualized support.
Open in Maps ↗Shelton School
One of the country's larger schools for students with learning differences, including dyslexia support.
Open in Maps ↗A Note on School Information
This guide is for general planning only. We don't rate or rank schools — every family weighs fit differently. School names, grades, programs, and especially attendance boundaries change, so please confirm current details directly with each school and with Dallas ISD before making decisions.
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