Devonshire is a neighborhood in

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), bounded by Northwest Highway (Loop 12) and Preston Hollow on the north, the

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, Preston Center and University Park on the east, Lovers Lane and Inwood Village on the south, and Inwood Road and the Bluffview neighborhood on the west.

Education

Public schools

The neighborhood is served by the

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for public schools. Children within the neighborhood are served by: * K. B. Polk Center for Academically Talented and Gifted (Pre-K through fifth grade) in neighboring Elm Thicket/Northpark neighborhood *

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(6-8) in Walnut Hill neighborhood * Thomas Jefferson High School (9-12) in Walnut Hill neighborhood Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy (located next door in the Bluffview neighborhood) serves academically talented and gifted students in grades four through six (expanding to eighth grade by 2020). Admission to Williams is based on academic achievement and an application is required.

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(located next door in the Greenway Parks neighborhood) serves students in grades 6-8 selected through the magnet process. The students receive the same basic middle school program offered in all Dallas Independent School District middle schools. However, special focus is placed on the exploration and development of each student's interests and abilities.

Private schools

Nearby private schools include Good Shepherd Episcopal School (PreK-8),

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(1-12),

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(PreK-12, Girls), Greenhill School (PreK-12),

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(PreK-12),

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(9-12, Boys),

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(PreK-4),

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(9-12, Girls), and Christ the King Catholic School (K-8).

Colleges and universities

Devonshire is in the

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, which offers academic, continuing education, and adult education programs through seven community colleges and 14 campuses in

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Religion

Many houses of worship are nearby including: Cochran Chapel United Methodist Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist, Northwest Bible Church, Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Christ the King Catholic Church, Congregation Shearith Israel, Temple Emanu-El, and Park Cities Baptist Church.

Government

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District 13
Councilmember: Jennifer Staubach Gates * Dallas County Commissioners Court: Precinct 2: Mike Cantrell * Texas State Representative: House District 108:

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* Texas U.S. Representative

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* Texas U.S. Senators:

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and

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: District 12 Member: Pam Little :''Last updated: ''

References

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External links

Devonshire Neighborhood Association