Public elementary schoolGrades PK–7Dallas ISDMagnet

Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy

1901 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201 · (972) 749-2500

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90 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 90).
341students
14.4students per teacher
95.7%attendance
15thof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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CCBDBAARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy has earned an A in 2 of its 5 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 80

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 92

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 86

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level75%
Meets grade level51%
Dallas ISD elementary schools: 45.4%
Masters grade level30%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

341students in 2024–25Up 9% from 312 the year before
14.4students per teacher24 full-time teachers
8.5average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
6.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,276average teacher base pay
65.7%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
25.8%English learners
21.1%in gifted & talented
6.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 53.4%African American 24.9%White 13.8%Two or More Races 6.5%Asian 1.5%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Dallas ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy.

Under constructionNolan Estes Campus (Dallas ISD)Jan 2027 (target) · 0.6 mi away Under constructionConvention Center rebuildExpected 2030 · 0.6 mi away ApprovedDallas Wings arena (Memorial Auditorium)Date TBD · 0.6 mi away Under constructionGoldman Sachs campusEarly 2028 · 0.9 mi away Under constructionThe Loop 50-mile trail completionExpected 2027 · 1.0 mi away AnnouncedScotiabank U.S. hub, Victory ParkDate TBD · 1.1 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CUplift Atlas Prep PsUplift Education · 75 · 0.2 mi CPersonalized Learning Prep at Jw Ray Lrng CenterDallas ISD · 70 · 1.4 mi BIgnacio Zaragoza ElementaryDallas ISD · 80 · 1.7 mi DEast Dallas ElementaryDallas ISD · 69 · 1.7 mi BDr. Martin Luther King Jr Arts AcademyDallas ISD · 82 · 1.9 mi AIrma Rangel Young Women's Leadership SchoolDallas ISD · 99 · 2.1 mi PThe King's AcademyPrivate · PK–6 · 1.7 mi PDallas Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 2.1 mi PUpperroom AcademyPrivate · PK–6 · 2.2 mi
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Questions about Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy

What is Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy’s TEA rating?

Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy earned an A (90 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (90) in 2025.

What grades does Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy serve?

Grades PK–7. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 1901 Main St in Dallas.

How many students go to Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy?

341 students in 2024–25, up 9% from 312 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 15th of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools (tied with 5 others). 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.