Far North Dallas
Far North Dallas is the northern section of the city of Dallas, TX. It includes the part of Dallas the lies north of I-635 and south of President George Bush Turnpike (190). It has strong ties to two nearby communities, Richardson & Addison.
Counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton
Population: 165,719 (2016)
Median Listing Price: $569,500
For more on the history of Far North Dallas, visit its Wikipedia page.
Neighborhoods in Far North Dallas:
Bent Tree, Briar Ridge, Chalfont Place, Chimney Hill, Cobblestone Square, Country Brook, Estates West, Frankford Creek Estates, Frankford Meadows, Haymeadow, Highland Creek, Highlands North, Hillcrest Manor, Jackson Highlands, Le Louvre, Moss Creek, Northwood Hills, Oak Tree, Oakdale, Park Central, Parkway Lake Estates, Preston Creek, Preston Fairways, Preston Green, Preston Highlands, Preston North, Preston Port Estates, Preston Trail, Prestonwood, Regency Park, Renner, Spring Creek, Timberglen, University Place, Valley View, Whispering Springs, Williamsburg on Preston, Willow Falls, Willow Greene
Far North Dallas Commute Info
Nearest Highways:
190 President George Bush Turnpike (Toll Road)
I-635 (LBJ Freeway)
US Highway 75
Dallas North Tollway
Neighboring Cities: Addison, Carrollton, Plano, Richardson
Approximate Commute to Dallas-Area Cities:
Plano – 15 Minutes (Low Traffic), 25 Minutes (High Traffic)
Richardson – 10 Minutes (Low Traffic), 20 Minutes (High Traffic)
Carrollton – 15 Minutes (Low Traffic), 30 Minutes (High Traffic)
McKinney – 25 Minutes (Low Traffic), 40 Minutes (High Traffic)
Frisco – 25 Minutes (Low Traffic), 35 Minutes (High Traffic)
Irving – 25 Minutes (Low Traffic), 40 Minutes (High Traffic)
Approximate Commute to Downtown Dallas:
25 Minutes (Low Traffic), 50 Minutes (High Traffic)
Schools in Far North Dallas
The school accountability ratings (0-100) listed are based on Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. These ratings were pulled from the Texas Education Agency’s 2022 School Report Cards.
Elementary Schools:
Richardson ISD
Brentfield Elementary
Total Students: 806
Grade Span: KG – 6th
Overall Rating: 97 (A)
Spring Creek Elementary
Total Students: 414
Grade Span: EE – 6th
Overall Rating: 88 (B)
Bowie Elementary
Total Students: 665
Grade Span: EE – 6th
Overall Rating: 93 (A)
Prestonwood Elementary
Total Students: 464
Grade Span: KG – 6th
Overall Rating: 87 (B)
Northwood Hills Elementary
Total Students: 405
Grade Span: KG – 6th
Overall Rating: 77 (C)
Spring Valley Elementary
Total Students: 400
Grade Span: PK – 6th
Overall Rating: 73 (C)
RISD Academy
Total Students: 717
Grade Span: KG – 6th
Overall Rating: Not Rated
Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary
Total Students: 620
Grade Span: EE – 6th
Overall Rating: 81 (B)
Mohawk Elementary
Total Students: 500
Grade Span: KG – 6th
Overall Rating: 95 (A)
Plano ISD
Rose Haggar Elementary
Total Students: 574
Grade Span: PK – 5th
Overall Rating: 80 (B)
Mitchell Elementary
Total Students: 496
Grade Span: PK – 5th
Overall Rating: 83 (B)
Aldridge Elementary
Total Students: 509
Grade Span: KG – 5th
Overall Rating: 90 (A)
Brinker Elementary
Total Students: 468
Grade Span: KG – 5th
Overall Rating: 95 (A)
Huffman Elementary
Total Students: 557
Grade Span: PK – 5th
Overall Rating: 87 (B)
Jackson Elementary
Total Students: 642
Grade Span: PK – 5th
Overall Rating: 82 (B)
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
McKamy Elementary
Total Students: 494
Grade Span: EE – 5th
Overall Rating: 87 (B)
McWhorter Elementary
Total Students: 702
Grade Span: EE – 5th
Overall Rating: Not Rated
Sheffield Elementary
Total Students: 466
Grade Span: 1st – 5th
Overall Rating: 75 (C)
Dallas ISD
Anne Frank Elementary
Total Students: 1,139
Grade Span: EE – 5th
Overall Rating: 83 (B)
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary
Total Students: 656
Grade Span: EE – 5th
Overall Rating: 87 (B)
Nathan Adams Elementary
Total Students: 426
Grade Span: PK – 5th
Overall Rating: 81 (B)
John J Pershing Elementary
Total Students: 393
Grade Span: PK – 5th
Overall Rating: 86 (B)
Jerry R Junkins Elementary
Total Students: 571
Grade Span: PK – 5th
Overall Rating: 85 (B)
Middle/Intermediate/Junior High Schools:
Richardson ISD
Parkhill J H
Total Students: 657
Grade Span: 7th- 8th
Overall Rating: 85 (B)
Westwood Math Science Leadership
Total Students: 702
Grade Span: 7th- 8th
Overall Rating: 83 (B)
Richardson North Junior High School
Total Students: 624
Grade Span: 7th- 8th
Overall Rating: 83 (B)
Plano ISD
Frankford Middle
Total Students: 973
Grade Span: 6th- 8th
Overall Rating: 88 (B)
Harmony School of Innovation
Total Students: 442
Grade Span: 6th- 12th
Overall Rating: 88 (B)
Renner Middle
Total Students: 1,169
Grade Span: 6th- 8th
Overall Rating: 88 (B)
Wilson Middle
Total Students: 860
Grade Span: 6th- 8th
Overall Rating: 81 (B)
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Long Middle School
Total Students: 606
Grade Span: 6th- 8th
Overall Rating: 73 (C)
Polk Middle
Total Students: 1,018
Grade Span: 6th- 8th
Overall Rating: 80 (B)
Dallas ISD
Ewell D Walker Middle School
Total Students: 781
Grade Span: 6th- 8th
Overall Rating: 79 (C)
High Schools:
Richardson ISD
Richardson High School
Total Students: 2,788
Grade Span: 9th- 12th
Overall Rating: 83 (B)
Pearce High School
Total Students: 2,432
Grade Span: 9th-12th
Overall Rating: 83 (B)
Plano ISD
Plano West Senior High School
Total Students: 2,640
Grade Span: 11th- 12th
Overall Rating: 90 (A)
Harmony School of Innovation
Total Students: 442
Grade Span: 6th- 12th
Overall Rating: 88 (B)
Shepton High School
Total Students: 1,437
Grade Span: 9th-10th
Overall Rating: 80 (B)
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Smith High School
Total Students: 2,033
Grade Span: 9th-12th
Overall Rating: 79 (C)
Dallas ISD
Harmony School of Innovation
Total Students: 442
Grade Span: 6th- 12th
Overall Rating: 88 (B)
Hillcrest High School
Total Students: 1,660
Grade Span: 9th- 12th
Overall Rating: 82 (B)
W T White High School
Total Students: 2,089
Grade Span: 9th- 12th
Overall Rating: 73 (C)
Amenities & Attractions in Far North Dallas
Grocery Stores in Far North Dallas
- Sprouts Farmers Market – 17795 Dallas Pkwy
- Whole Foods Market – 5100 Belt Line Rd Suite 1012
- Trader Joe’s – 14856 Preston Rd
- Kroger – 17194 Preston Rd and 3939 Frankford Rd
- Tom Thumb – 4625 Frankford Rd and 14999 Preston Rd
- Aldi – 13548 Preston Rd
- K Market Kosher Grocery, Deli, Catering – 6911 Frankford Rd Suite 600
- Target Grocery – 13131 Montfort Dr and 16731 Coit Rd
- + More
Shopping & Restaurants in Far North Dallas
Shopping Centers:
- Galleria Dallas
- Pavillion North Shopping Center
- Preston Valley Shopping Center
- Prestonwood Town Center
- Village on the Parkway
- Preston Beltline
Highly Rated Restaurants:
- Cadot Restaurant (French)
- Cris and John (Vietnamese)
- Al Biernat’s North (Steak)
- Speranza Italian Restaurant (Italian)
- Roman Cucina (Italian)
- Casa Mama’s Restaurant (Mexican)
- Lavender Bistro Provincial (French)
- Giovanni’s Mediterranean & Italian (Mediterranean)
- Sabaidee Lao & Thai Street Food (Thai)
- Dave’s Hot Chicken (Chicken)
- La Hacienda Ranch (Mexican)
- Stir Cafe (Cafe)
- Scrambler Cafe Dallas (Breakfast)
- Swamp Cafe (Cajun)
Parks & Trails in Far North Dallas
- Moss Glen Park – 5320 Bentwood Trail
- Bentwood Park – 6011 Bentwood Trail
- Campbell Green Park – 16600 Hillcrest Rd
- Hillcrest Park – 13819 Hillcrest Rd
- Valley View Park – 7000 Valley View Ln
- Bent Tree Meadow Park – 4302 Creekmeadow Dr
- Katie Jackson Park – 4900 Haverwood Ln
- Arapaho Park – 7401 Tophill Ln
- Timberglen Park – 3800-3940 Timberglen Rd
- Cottonwood Park – 8500 Midpark Rd
- Preston Ridge Trail
- White Rock Creek Trail
- Preston Ridge Trail Sunset Point
Places of Worship near Far North Dallas
Some places of worship nearby:
Christian Chapel Temple of Faith
LDS Institute of Religion
Chinmaya Mission DFW
Dallas Texas Temple
Bentwood Trail Presbyterian Church
Spring Valley Bible Church
CSLDallas, A Center for Spiritual Living
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
ECK Temple of North Texas
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
First Chinese Baptist Church of Dallas
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Congregation Toras Chaim
Other Noteworthy Places near Far North Dallas
- Fretz Park Branch Library (Public Library)
- Renner Frankford Branch Library
- Studio Movie Grill
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Richardson
- Adventure Landing Dallas (Amusement Park)
- Bent Tree Country Club
- University of Texas at Dallas
