



Uplift Wisdom
FREE Public School
Proudly Serving South Oak Cliff, DeSoto, Lancaster
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!
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.
Programs at Uplift Wisdom
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.
Sports
We are the home of the Warriors and take great pride in our outstanding sports teams for boys and girls in middle school and high school!
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Soccer
- Flag Football
- Volleyball
- Track
- Tackle Football (coming in 2025-26)
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:
- Scholar Council
- Chess
- eSports
- Debate
- Entrepreneurship
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
Road to College & Career
This secondary school offers Uplift’s unique Road to College & Career program which is UNPARALLELED in how we prepare our scholars for life after high school and support them through college and into a career, including:
- Career exposure
- College field trips and fairs
- Help with selecting the right college or career path
- Family involvement to set and achieve goals
- Alumni success counselor to help after graduation
- Alumni career centers to guide alums to the career of their dreams
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.
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




















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🎉 Welcome to Middle School! 🎉 We’re excited to invite our rising 5th graders to our ** Welcome to Middle School Event** on **May 9th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM**! Come visit your future middle school, explore the campus, and get a sneak peek at what’s ahead for next school year. This is a great opportunity to tour the school, ask questions, and start getting comfortable with your new school environment. We’re also thrilled to welcome our incoming students from our feeder school, Uplift Pinnacle Primary who are currently in 5th grade! Don’t miss this fun and informative event,’we can’t wait to see you there and help you get ready for an amazing middle school journey! ———————————————————————- 🎉 ¡Bienvenidos a la secundaria! 🎉 ¡Estamos muy emocionados de invitar a nuestros estudiantes de 5º grado que van a pasar a 6º a nuestro **evento de bienvenida a la secundaria** el **9 de mayo de 11:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.**! Vengan a conocer su nueva escuela, recorrer el campus y darse una idea de todo lo que les espera el próximo año escolar. Será una gran oportunidad para hacer preguntas y empezar a sentirse más cómodos en su nueva escuela. También estamos muy contentos de recibir a los estudiantes de 5to año que vienen de nuestra escuela asociada, Uplift Pinnacle. ¡No falten! Será un evento divertido e informativo. ¡Estamos ansiosos por verlos y ayudarles a prepararse para esta nueva etapa!
What an honor it is to have such amazing Deans at Uplift Wisdom! This week we celebrate our Deans (Assistant Principals) - they are the backbone of our campus and school community! Thank you to our Deans across all grade levels for all the work and passion you bring to our school!💚💜
📅 Reminder for Uplift families: Classes resume tomorrow, Monday, April 6. We hope you enjoyed the break and look forward to welcoming scholars back on campus ready for a strong week ahead. #EverydayMattersAtUplift
Map & Directions
- 301 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Dallas, TX 75232
Located in south Oak Cliff near the intersection of I-35 and Camp Wisdom
*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.