Uplift Pinnacle
FREE Public School
Proudly Serving South Dallas and Oak Cliff
About Our School
Established in 2011, Uplift Pinnacle is located in the heart of the Oak Cliff/Southern Dallas area. The school serves grades Pre-K through 5th, and students have the option to continue to nearby Uplift Wisdom for middle school and high school (students at Uplift Pinnacle will receive automatic admission to Uplift Wisdom when moving from 5th to 6th grade). We are proud of our small school feel and tight-knit community of families. Schedule a tour to see for yourself how we are raising the expectations for education!
Schedule a tour to see for yourself how we are raising the expectations for education!
Academics at Uplift Pinnacle
We start with strong academics that tie lessons to real world situations. Then we cater the lessons to your child’s unique needs. Your child will be learning exactly what they are prepared to learn while being challenged to grow.
This school is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate® (IB®) Primary Years Program (PYP) to every student. What is IB®? The IB® PYP programs help our youngest students thrive academically while also:
- Learning how the world works and their place in it.
- Understanding how to express themselves.
- Obtaining the skills to organize themselves and manage their time.
After 5th grade, Uplift students will progress to an Uplift middle and high school where they will continue with the IB® middle years and diploma programs.
Programs at Uplift Pinnacle
Social and Emotional Learning
Our social and emotional learning programs are raising the bar for SEL in education. We understand the importance of creating an environment of stability, belonging, and safety for every scholar. At Uplift, students grow their social and emotional maturity thanks to:
- Daily lessons that help build character, empathy, and positive relationships.
- Frequent surveys that provide feedback to teachers and staff to identify emotional concerns with students.
- Licensed behavioral counselors on every campus.
The Uplift Education Difference
Discover Uplift's unique approach to education, designed to empower students to excel. Our differences not only set us apart—they pave the way for exceptional futures.
- Academics that connect learning with real-world concepts and ideas.
- Life skills needed to be successful in school and beyond.
- Caring teachers and personalized learning help every child achieve their full potential.
- Social and emotional learning in every day lessons builds character and healthy relationships.
- College and career preparation to support whatever path our students choose.
- Support for alums after graduation through college and career decisions.
100%
College acceptance for more than 20 years
4X
National average for college degree attainment
13%
Higher than state average for college preparedness
$23k
Higher average salaries for Uplift alums
Applying to an Uplift school is free and as easy as 1, 2, 3!
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🍎 Free Summer Meals Just Got Even Better! ☀️ Starting July 7, we’ve added 3 more Uplift campuses to our summer meal program! Now serving at: 📍 Uplift Ascend 📍 Uplift Atlas 📍 Uplift Gradus 📍 Uplift Grand 📍 Uplift Heights Primary 📍 Uplift Infinity 📍 Uplift Summit 📍 Uplift Williams 📍 Uplift Wisdom ✅ No registration or ID needed ✅ Open to ALL kids 18 and under (and individuals with disabilities up to age 21) ✅ Not just for Uplift scholars – everyone is welcome! 🍽 Meal Times: 🥣 Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 AM 🥪 Lunch: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM 📌 Meals must be eaten on site. Parents/guardians may purchase meals. 📍 Find school locations: https://uplifteducation.org/schools 📞 Call 211 | 📱 Text FOOD to 304-304 | 🌐 Visit SummerFood.org for more sites near you. 📢 Help us spread the word — no child should go hungry this summer!
💙 Want to make a difference at your child’s school? Get involved and volunteer! Whether it’s helping in the classroom, at events, or behind the scenes, your time matters. 🙌 🛑 All volunteers must: ✔️ Create a VOMO account ✔️ Complete a new background check each school year Start here 👉 https://uplift-education.vomo.org/org/uplift-education
Map & Directions
- 2510 South Vernon Avenue, Dallas, TX 75224
Located in Oak Cliff just west of I-30 at the intersection of Vernon Ave. and W. Illinois