Uplift Wisdom

FREE Public School

Proudly Serving South Oak Cliff, DeSoto, Lancaster

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About Our School

Uplift Wisdom Preparatory serves grades Pre-K through 12th and is part of Uplift Education, the largest charter school network in North Texas. Our beautiful campus is located in South Oak Cliff. 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!

Uplift Wisdom Preparatory
Quick Facts

Tuition cost:

Free

Founded:

2016

Grades:

Pre-K - 12th

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Students Served:

1400

Mascot:

Warrior

Uniforms:

Yes

Map/Directions:

STAAR Results:

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Uplift Wisdom Pre-K is housed at Uplift Pinnacle and these scholars are guaranteed seats at Uplift Wisdom for Kindergarten and beyond.

Academics at Uplift Wisdom

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.

Our high school is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate® (IB®) Diploma Program to every student. What is IB®? The IB® program develops students who are:

  • inquiring, knowledgeable and caring.
  • motivated to succeed.
  • aware of and care about the world around them.

Students earning an IB® Diploma have an advantage:

  • Guaranteed 24 hours of college credit in Texas public university.
  • College graduation rate of 79% vs. 39% without an IB® diploma.
  • Higher acceptance rate at top colleges and universities.
  • An education that prepares them for college and life.

Learn more about the IB® programs.

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Programs at Uplift Wisdom

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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.

Dual Language Program

This school is proud to offer a two-way dual language program for its Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students. Our two-way dual language program takes a collaborative approach, bringing together English-speaking and Spanish-speaking students to learn in both languages. A two-way program consists of 50% scholars who are fluent in the partner language (Spanish) and 50% English-speaking peers.

Seats are limited and spots are offered after acceptance to an Uplift school offering dual language. Learn more about dual language programming.

Testimonials
Our families are the heart of Uplift Education. Read their testimonials to see the Uplift experience through their eyes.

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.

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

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Exciting news for Texas students! Texas Free College Application Week is happening October 13-19, 2025. 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐬! Make sure to take advantage of this valuable opportunity and take the next step towards your future. Be ready to get those applications in by October 19! https://www.applytexas.org/ Questions? Contact your Road to College & Career counselor.

Tonight’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration was truly a beautiful reflection of the vibrant cultures, traditions, and histories that enrich our community. From the powerful performances and colorful attire to the delicious food and joyful musicevery moment was filled with pride, unity, and love. 💃🏽🌮🎶 We are so grateful to all the scholars, vendors, community partners, staff, parents, families, and Uplift Pinnacle Primary community who helped bring this event to life and celebrate the diverse voices that make our Uplift family so special. 📸 Were you there? We’d love to see the celebration through your eyes! Drop your photos and videos in the comments below and share your favorite moments with us! #UpliftWisdom #HispanicHeritageMonth #StrongerTogether #CommunityCelebration

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✨JOIN US TOMORROW ✨Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! Join us 🪅 THIS FRIDAY OCTOBER 10th! 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Live performances by scholars, delicious food Vendors, and Lotería for all! 🚨Vendors 🚨 - Cheros Latin Kitchen - TropicLike ItsHot - Antojitos Mexicanos by Lily Banda - King’s Ice Cream - King’s Tacos Community Partners: Dallas Recreation and Sports- Hiawatha Recreation Center This event is free for all friends, family and community. See you soon! #communityevent #upliftwisdom #HispanicHeritageMonth

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🍂 Fall Break Alert! 🍂 Uplift Families, mark your calendar! Fall Break is coming up from October 13–20. Take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy special moments with family and friends. We can’t wait to see scholars back, ready to learn on October 21st! ✨ Stay up to date with upcoming school holidays by downloading the school year calendar. 📅English: https://uplifteducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-26_Calendar-English.pdf 📅Spanish:https://uplifteducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-26_Calendar-Spanish.pdf

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Map & Directions

Located in south Oak Cliff near the intersection of I-35 and Camp Wisdom

Next Steps

*Only schools authorized by the IB® Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). This school’s primary and middle school are in the consideration or candidacy phase of authorization.