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 area of Dallas. 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!
Tuition cost:
Free
Founded:
2011
Grades:
Pre-K–5th
Students Served:
400
Mascot:
Panther
Uniforms:
Yes
Map/Directions:
STAAR Results:
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.
Clubs & Extracurriculars
Clubs help students explore their interests, build social skills, and discover passions that might influence future career paths or lifelong hobbies. Club offerings can change from year to year based on the interests of students, but currently some of the offerings include:
offerings include:
- Cheer
- Folklórico
Safety
The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. Whether that is physical safety, health safety, or emotional safety, we’ve got you covered. Each Uplift campus features:
- Gated and fenced campuses
- Locked lobbies with electronic access
- Security cameras
- Locked exterior and classroom doors
- Police officers on campus
After School Program
We have great before and after school solutions for busy working families provided by Champions. This high-quality program combines fun and learning, together with safety and convenience right inside the school for grades K-8th. From art, dramatic play, math and science to problem-solving, language, motor skills and more, we help your child continue learning and developing essential life skills – whether school is in session or not.
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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🍂☕Happy Fall Break! 🎉 We hope you take this time to relax and enjoy the fall weather. We will see you back at school on October 21st. 🔗 Download the 2024-25 calendar to stay up to date on the upcoming holidays: https://www.upliftparent.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=18827&dataid=51422&FileName=2024-25%20Calendar-English.pdf
🍁Fall Break Alert! Uplift Families, please mark your calendars! 📅 The campuses and Central Management Office will be closed from October 14th to 18th for Fall Break. And don't forget - October 11th is a Student Holiday, which means...no school! Catch up on rest, enjoy the autumn season and stay safe. 🔗 Download the 2024-25 calendar to stay up to date on the upcoming holidays: https://www.upliftparent.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=18827&dataid=51422&FileName=2024-25%20Calendar-English.pdf
The North Texas Food Bank (NFTB) is today! 🎁 Our Free Food Pantry Distribution, in collaboration with North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) provides food boxes to Uplift families and staff. 🍎 ️🗓️ Date: October 9, 2024 🕘 Time: starting at 3:30 PM (until boxes run out) 📍 Location: Uplift Infinity - 1401 S. MacArthur Blvd. Irving, TX 75060 Enter through Gate #5 and drive to the back of the campus. Friendly reminder to stay in your car while we bring the food boxes right to you! Remember, everyone qualifies, and it's FREE! 📲 Text "Pantry" to 682-757-7547 for updates on food availability and future events! ❓ Questions: Email pantry@uplifteducation.org.
New scholar applications for the 2025-26 school year ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED! The application takes only 5 minutes to complete. Now is the time to put your child's education on the path to success. Apply by February 1st to be included in our lottery. Don’t wait! www.uplifteducation.org/apply
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