The Red Oak Independent School District is a school district in northern Ellis County, Texas (USA).
The district serves the communities of Pecan Hill and Red Oak, along with portions of Glenn Heights, Oak Leaf, Ovilla, and Waxahachie.
In 2012, the school district was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
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