DFWChild Guide To Education

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CONTENTS 6 Hello / Editor’s Note words Wendy Manwarren Generes 8 Operation Education

What your child should be learning each year

18 Cracking Multiple

Intelligences How different intelligences affect learning

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22 Preschool 101

Finding the right time and place for your child to start school

26 Texas-Size Education

The ultimate parent’s guide to Dallas-Fort Worth schooling options

30 The Private School

List 2017 Our comprehensive guide to Dallas-Fort Worth private schools

70 The Public Schools

Districts by the numbers

74 Education in Texas

Fast facts & surprising statistics

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talked to my best friend, Kim, the other day, and she told me that she and her husband recently met with their financial planner, and among other things, were told they really needed to decide within the next two weeks where their 2-year-old son would attend elementary school.

So I’m officially behind on school selection, according to at least one Dallas-Fort Worth financial planner. I spent a good part of this last year researching preschool teaching philosophies and going on school tours. (Genevieve finally starts her first year of preschool this month.) But now, rather than savor this milestone, I feel like I have to jump into elementary school selection. Thankfully, this issue is packed with lots of very useful information to assist me — and you.

I’m starting with “The Private School List” on page 30. Though it’s not exhaustive, it’s very comprehensive and lets you compare schools based on some basic information such as tuition, class size and religious affiliation. Once you’ve narrowed the field, do what I did, and set up several school tours at the campuses that look like a good fit for your family — at least on paper.

If you’re parenting an infant or toddler, you might be starting to think preschool (some schools’ programs begin at 18 months). In that case, turn to “Preschool 101” on page 22 to figure out if your little one is even ready, then get tips on what to consider when selecting a school and find advice from local parents.

And financial planners be damned. Even if you have a school-age kid, it’s not too late to pick a school or make a change. Just don’t be hasty with your decision. Research the options. May I suggest first reading “Texas-Size Education” on page 26? Let author Brooke Conley school you in the vast number of options. It’s not just a question of public or private anymore. There are charter schools, International Baccalaureate programs and parochial schools, just to name a few.

So whether you’re prepping for your very first, first day of school picture or have several years already captured in your Facebook memories, let this book be your guide to your child’s education.

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OPERATION EDUCATION what your child should be learning each year WORDS DFWCHILD EDITORS

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o you ever wonder what your children learn at school? They may not always be forthcoming, but we are.

The grade-by-grade portraits — from kindergarten through eighth grade — in this guide summarize what’s covered at each level in English and language arts, science, social studies and math. Though curriculums do vary slightly from school to school, these insights give you a general sense of what to expect.

We’ve reviewed the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills guidelines and highlighted the top lessons to be learned each year.

These public school skill sets are provided by the Texas Education Agency. *While private school students are not held to state standards, accredited private education institutions still adhere to independent agencies with similar standards to the TEA. KINDERGARTNERS:

English/Language Arts • Identify upper and lowercase letters and the sounds they represent • Read at least 25 commonly used words • Discuss the theme of a story they hear • Write their name • Follow multisequenced directions Science • Ask questions about organisms, objects and events observed in the natural world • Record relative size and mass of objects • Use the five senses to explore different forms of energy such

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as light, heat and sound • Describe, compare and sort rocks by size, shape, color and texture • Observe, describe and illustrate objects in the sky • Differentiate between living and nonliving things • Note changes in the life cycle of a plant — from seed to flower and fruit

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Social Studies • Explain the reasons for national patriotic holidays • Place events in chronological order • Use terms like over, under, near, far, left and right to describe location • Identify the physical characteristics of landforms, bodies of water, natural resources and weather • Identify basic human needs of food, clothing and shelter • Explain why people have jobs • Name rules that provide order, security and safety in home and at school • Explain how authority figures enforce rules • Identify the U.S. and Texas flags

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• Recite the Pledge of Allegiance • Note differences and similarities between people Math • Count forward and backward to 20, with and without objects • Understand joining as addition and separating as subtraction • Recite numbers up to at least 100 by 1s and 10s • Identify 2-D and 3-D shapes • Collect, sort and organize data into categories • Use data to create real-object and picture graphs • Identify ways to earn income • Differentiate between money received as income and money received as gifts FIRST-GRADERS:

English/Language Arts • Read by moving from top to bottom of the page and tracking words from left to right • Distinguish between long and short vowel sounds • Identify contractions • Identify action words and words that name persons, places or things • Write brief stories that include a beginning, middle and end Science • Plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations • Collect data and make observations using simple equipment • Identify changes in materials such as melting, freezing and evaporating • Understand how a magnet

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can be used to push or pull an object • Describe the change in location of an object as closer to and farther from • Observe, describe and sort components of soil by size, texture and color • Record weather information including relative temperature • Record life cycles of animals such as chickens, frogs or fish

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Social Studies • Distinguish between past, present and future • Create a calendar and simple timeline • Locate places using the four cardinal directions • Locate the community, Texas and the United States on maps and globes • Describe ways that families meet human needs • Identify ways people exchange goods and service • Explain the purpose of rules and laws in the home, school and community • Understand the role of a good citizen and the roles of public officials • Name characteristics of good citizenship such as truthfulness, equality, participation in government, voting and respect for others • Point out patriotic symbols such as the Liberty Bell and the Alamo • Explain the importance of various community beliefs and customs • Describe how technology changes the way we live Math • Generate a number that is greater than or less than a given whole number • Use and understand the symbols >, < and = • Count by twos, fives and tens to determine the total number of objects • Identify examples of halves and fourths • Tell the time to the hour and half hour using analog and digital clocks • Measure the length of objects • Collect, sort and organize data in categories using tally marks or T-charts • Define money as earned income • Distinguish between spending and saving

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English/ Language Arts • Use illustrations, titles, foreshadowing and topic sentences to make and confirm predictions • Apply context to determine the relevant meaning of unfamiliar words • Identify moral lessons as themes • Locate the facts stated in a text • Plan, revise and edit (for grammar, punctuation and spelling) a draft; share writing with others • Recognize and use punctuation marks; spell correctly Science • Collect data using hand lenses, primary balances and thermometers • Identify what a scientist is and explore what different scientists do • Demonstrate that cutting, folding, sanding and melting changes the physical properties of things • Investigate the effects on an object by manipulating amounts of light, heat and sound energy • Distinguish between natural and man-made resources • Explore the processes in the water cycle as connected to weather conditions • Compare the ways living organisms depend on each other and on their environments Social Studies • Create and interpret timelines • Identify information sources such as biographies and newspapers • Interpret information on maps and globes using legends and map keys • Explain the characteristics of urban, suburban and rural • Describe how work provides income to purchase goods and services • Distinguish between producing and consuming • Tell how governments establish order, provide security and manage conflict • Describe how governments tax citizens to pay for services • Analyze ways to actively practice good citizenship • Note selected songs such as “The Star-Spangled Banner”

Math • Locate the position of a whole number on an open number line • Use concrete models to count fractional parts and recognize how many parts it takes to equal one whole • Determine whether a number is even or odd • Solve addition and subtraction word problems with unknowns • Find the length of objects using concrete models for standard units of length • Classify polygons with 12 or fewer sides • Draw conclusions and make predictions from information in a graph • Calculate how money saved can accumulate into a larger amount over time • Distinguish between a deposit and a withdrawal

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English/Language Arts • Decode multisyllabic words in context using common spelling patterns • Establish purpose for reading selected texts and monitor comprehension • Identify antonyms, synonyms, homographs and homophones • Paraphrase themes and compare and contrast settings • Determine whether a narrator is first or third person • Develop drafts by categorizing information into paragraphs • Write imaginative stories that build the plot to a climax Science • Construct maps, graphic organizers and bar graphs to organize data • Analyze and interpret patterns in data to construct reasonable explanations • Measure, test and record physical properties of matter • Explore mechanical light, sound and thermal energy in everyday life • Investigate rapid changes in Earth’s surface such as volcanic eruptions • Compare different landforms including mountains, hills, valleys and plains • Describe environmental changes such as floods and droughts Social Studies • Describe how individuals such as the Founding Fathers have dfwchild.com / 2017

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Math • Compose and decompose numbers as the sum of so many 10,000s, so many 1,000s, so many 100s, so many 10s and so many 1s • Represent fractions greater than zero and less than or equal to 1; understand numerators and denominators • Describe multiplication as a comparison • Represent fractions as halves, fourths and eighths as distances from zero on a number line • Determine the perimeter or missing length of a polygon • Summarize data using a frequency table, dot plot, pictograph or bar graph scaled with intervals • Explain that credit is used when wants or needs exceed the ability to pay FOURTH-GRADERS:

English/Language Arts • Complete analogies using synonyms and antonyms • Describe the interaction between characters and the changes they undergo • Distinguish fact from opinion in a text

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• Develop and revise drafts based on a rubric • Write expository and procedural texts to communicate to specific audiences Science • Analyze, evaluate and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, experimental testing and logical reasoning • Compare and contrast mixtures and solutions such as rocks in sand and sand in water • Differentiate between conductors and insulators • Design an experiment to test the effect of force on an object • Identify Earth’s renewable resources including air, plants, water and animals; and nonrenewable resources including coal, oil and natural gas • Understand the differences between producers and consumers • Explore how adaptations enable organisms to survive in their environment

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Social Studies • Understand the similarities and differences between American Indian groups in North America before European exploration • Understand the details behind the Texas Annexation, Civil War and the two World Wars • Explain the location and distribution of Texas towns and cities past and present • Translate geographic data, population distribution and natural resources into graphs and maps • Describe how the free enterprise system works including supply and demand • Identify ways in which technological changes have resulted in increased interdependence among Texas, the United States and the world • Define the basic functions of the three branches of government • Explain how to contact elected leaders in state and local governments • Point out leaders in state, local and national governments • Analyze the similarities and differences among various racial, ethnic and religious groups in Texas

Math • Represent fractions and decimals to the tenths or hundredths as distances from zero on a number line • Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators and represent the comparison using <, > or = • Solve multistep problems with whole numbers using strip diagrams and equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity • Identify points, lines, segments, rays, angles and perpendicular and parallel lines • Apply knowledge of right angles to identify acute, right and obtuse triangles • Mark data on a frequency table, dot plot or stem-andleaf plot • Calculate profit in a given situation • Describe the basic purpose of financial institutions FIFTH-GRADERS:

English/Language Arts • Explain the effect of a historical event or movement on a work of literature • Identify and explain the meaning of common idioms and adages • Describe different forms of third-person points of view in stories • Synthesize and make logical connections between multiple texts • Compile multiparagraph essays • Write responses to literary or expository texts and provide evidence from the text Science • Describe, plan and implement a simple experimental investigation • Demonstrate that repeated investigations may increase the reliability of results • Classify matter based on physical properties including mass, magnetism, physical state, relative density and solubility • Illustrate that the flow of electricity in circuits requires a complete path and can produce light, heat and sound • Explore the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels

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contributed to the expansion of existing communities or to the creation of new communities • Compare how people in different communities adapt to or modify the physical environment in which they live • Use the compass rose, grid system and symbols to locate places on maps • Explain the impact of scarcity on the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services • Define the basic structure of government in the local community, state and nation • Identify the purposes of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights • Reveal the importance of individual acts of civic responsibility • Give examples of civic organizations such as the Red Cross • Analyze the heroic deeds of individuals such as military and first responders

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Social Studies • Identify the Founding Fathers and patriot heroes • Point out significant events associated with the American Revolution and territorial expansion • Analyze the positive and negative consequences of human modification of the environment • Explain the effects of immigration and limited resources on economic development • Define major industries of colonial America • Interpret various amendments to the U.S. Constitution • Demonstrate how art, music and literature reflect various periods in U.S. history Math • Multiply a three-digit number by a two-digit number • Multiply, divide, subtract and add using fractions • Identify prime and composite numbers • Generate a pattern when given a rule in the form of y=ax and graph • Determine the volume of a rectangular prism • Graph in the first quadrant of the coordinate plane • Represent discrete paired data on a scatterplot • Balance a simple budget • Define income tax, payroll tax, sales tax and property tax SIXTH-GRADERS:

English/ Language Arts • Determine the meaning of English words derived from linguistic roots • Identify themes, elements of plot development, point of view and organizational patterns in works • Analyze stylistic elements in traditional and classic literature • Understand figurative language • Explain messages conveyed in various forms of media and how they influence viewers’ emotions • Plan, develop, revise, edit and

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publish composed narratives and essays • Generate a research plan to gather relevant information and answer a question • Give organized presentations Science • Conduct laboratory and field investigations using scientific methods and a variety of tools • Use critical thinking, scientific reasoning and problem-solving to make informed decisions • Identify the difference between elements and compounds • Compare metals, nonmetals and metalloids using physical properties • Research and debate the advantages and disadvantages of various energy sources and design a plan to manage them in the home, school or community • Explain how force and motion are related to kinetic energy • Investigate methods of thermal energy transfer • Build a model to illustrate the structural layers of Earth • Describe the physical properties, locations and movements of the sun, planets, Galilean moons, meteors, asteroids and comets • Identify the basic characteristics of organisms and modes of reproduction Social Studies • Understand the historical events that have influenced contemporary events • Identify the influences of individuals and groups from various cultures on different historical and contemporary societies • Create thematic maps, graphs, charts, models and databases depicting population, disease and economic activities around the world • Use longitude and latitude to determine precise locations • Explain how geographic factors influence economic development, political relationships, and society policies • Understand the geographical patterns that have resulted from physical environmental processes • Explain the factors of production in a society’s economy

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• Understand various ways in which people organize governments and economic systems • Identify the relationship among individual rights, responsibilities, duties and freedoms in societies with representative governments • Analyze the relationships among religion, philosophy and culture • Understand the relationship between the arts and society • Describe the influence of science and technology on contemporary societies • Organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases and visuals Math • Apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society and the workplace • Use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division while solving problems and justifying solutions • Develop and understand proportional relationships • Explain algebraic problems using multiple representations • Use geometry to represent relationships and solve problems • Represent numeric data on dot planes, stem-and-leaf plots, histograms and box plots • Compare the features and costs of a checking account and a debit card • Distinguish between debit cards and credit cards • Balance a check register that includes deposits, withdrawals and transfers • Explain the importance of positive credit history • Describe the information in a credit report and its value to lenders and borrowers • Identify ways to pay for college, including savings, grants, scholarships, student loans and work-study • Compare the annual salaries of several occupations requiring various levels of post-secondary education or vocational training and calculate the effects on lifetime income

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English/Language Arts • Complete analogies

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• Identify the physical characteristics of the sun, Earth and moon • Differentiate between inherited traits of plants and animals • Predict the effects of changes in ecosystems caused by living organisms

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Science • Plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions and using appropriate equipment and technology • Analyze, evaluate and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning and experimental and observational testing • Correctly use a variety of tools to collect, record and analyze information • Demonstrate and explain the cycling of matter within living systems • Understand how physical and chemical changes affect the physical properties of matter • Illustrate the relationship between force, energy and motion • Investigate how natural events and human activity impact Earth systems • Analyze the characteristics of our solar system that allow life to exist • Describe how different environments support various organisms • Explain variation within a population or species • Identify organism adaptations that allow for specific functions • Examine how organisms respond to external stimuli • Define heredity as the passage of genetic instructions from one generation to the next

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Social Studies • Understand traditional historical points of reference in Texas history • Identify how individuals, events and issues related to the Mexican National Era, the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas, the Civil War and Reconstruction shaped the history of Texas • Create and interpret thematic maps, graphs, charts, models and databases representing various aspects of Texas during the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries • Locate and characterize places and regions of Texas • Explain the interaction between humans and the environment in Texas • Understand the characteristics, distribution and migration of population in Texas • Describe the factors that caused Texas to change from an agrarian to an urban society • Explain the interdependence of the Texas economy with the United States and the world • Understand the principles reflected in the Texas Constitution, including the structures and functions of government • Identify the rights and responsibilities of Texas citizens in a democratic society, the importance of the expression of different points of view, and the importance of effective leadership • Explain the concept of diversity within unity in Texas • Point out the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the political, economic and social development of Texas Math • Use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution • Represent constant rates of change in mathematical and real-world problems given

pictorial, tabular, verbal, numeric, graphical and algebraic representations • Use geometry, probability and statistics to describe or solve problems involving proportional relationships • Explain linear relationships using multiple representations • Model the comparison between volumes of objects • Calculate sales tax and income tax • Identify the components of a personal budget • Create and organize a financial assets and liabilities record, and construct a net worth statement • Use a family budget estimator to determine the minimum household budget and average hourly wage needed for a family to meet its basic needs • Calculate and compare simple interest and compound interest earnings • Analyze and compare monetary incentives

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English/Language Arts • Analyze literary works that share similar themes across cultures • Compare and contrast mythologies from various cultures • Understand the structure and elements of poetry, drama, fiction, literary nonfiction, persuasive texts and procedural documents • Interpret how words, images, graphics and sounds work together in various forms of media to impact meaning • Compose imaginative stories, poems, personal narratives, expository texts and persuasive essays • Produce a multimedia presentation • Determine, locate and explore a full range of relevant sources when addressing a research question, systematically record the findings and present them Science • Design and implement experimental investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, for-

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• Analyze, make inferences and draw conclusions about theme and genre in different cultural, historical and contemporary contexts • Understand the structure and elements of poetry, drama, fiction, literary nonfiction, persuasive texts and procedural documents • Interpret how words, images, graphics and sounds work together in various forms of media to impact meaning • Compose imaginative stories, poems, personal narratives, expository texts and persuasive essays • Explain various parts of speech • Determine, locate and explore a full range of relevant sources when addressing a research question, systematically record the findings and present them

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mulating testable hypotheses and using appropriate equipment and technology • Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space or a geologic feature • Correctly use a variety of tools to collect, record and analyze information • Explain the structure of atoms, including the masses, electrical charges and locations of protons and neutrons • Investigate and describe applications of Newton’s law of inertia, law of force and acceleration and law of action-reaction such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, amusement park rides, Earth’s tectonic activities and rocket launches • Illustrate the effects resulting from cyclical movements of the sun, Earth and moon • Explain the characteristics of the universe • Analyze how natural events can impact Earth systems • Describe the climatic interactions among Earth, ocean and weather systems • Explain the interdependence among living systems and the environment and the effect of human activities on them Social Studies • Understand traditional historical points of reference in U.S. history through 1877 • Identify the causes of the exploration and colonization eras • Explain the foundations of representative government in the United States • Define significant and economic issues of the revolutionary era • Explain the challenges government and its leaders faced in the early years of the republic and the Age of Jackson • Understand westward expansion and its effects on the political, economic and social development of the nation • Describe how political, economic and social factors led to the growth of sectionalism and the Civil War • Identify individuals, issues and events of the Civil War • Understand the effects of Reconstruction on the politi-

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cal, economic and social life of the nation • Identify the location and characteristics of places and regions in the United States, past and present • Explain the physical characteristics of North America and how humans adapted to and modified the environment through the mid-19th century • Understand why various sections of the United States developed different patterns of economic activity • Analyze how various economic forces resulted in the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century • Explain the origins and development of the free enterprise system in the United States • Summarize the American beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and other important historic documents • Describe the process of changing the U.S. Constitution and the impact of amendments on American society • Explain the dynamic nature of the powers of the national government and state governments in the federal system • Evaluate the impact of landmark Supreme Court cases • Define the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the United States, including voluntary individual participation in the democratic process • Identify the importance of the expression of different points of view and effective leadership in a constitutional republic • Analyze the relationships among people from various groups, including racial, ethnic and religious groups during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries • Understand major reform movements of the 19th century • Trace the impact of religion on the American way of life • Understand the relationship between the arts and society • Explain the impact of science and technology on the economic development of the United States as well as on daily life Math • Communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning and their

implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs and language • Approximate the value of an irrational number, including π and square roots of numbers less than 225, and locate that rational number approximation on a number line • Use proportional and nonproportional relationships to describe dilations and slope and to develop foundational concepts of functions • Describe the volume of a cylinder in terms of its base and height • Identify and verify the values of x and y that simultaneously satisfy two linear equations from the intersections of the graphed equations • Generalize the properties of orientation and congruence of rotations, reflections, translations and dilations of two-dimensional shapes on a coordinate plane • Construct a scatterplot and describe the observed data to address questions of association such as linear, nonlinear, and no association between bivariate data • Solve real-world problems comparing how interest rate and loan length affect the cost of credit • Calculate the total cost of repaying a loan, including credit cards and easy access loans, under various rates of interest and over different periods using an online calculator • Explain how small amounts of money invested regularly, including money saved for college and retirement, grow over time • Calculate and compare simple interest and compound interest earnings • Identify and explain the advantages and disadvantages of different payment methods • Analyze situations to determine if they represent financially responsible decisions and identify the benefits of financial responsibility and the costs of financial irresponsibility • Estimate the cost of a two-year and four-year college education, including family contribution, and devise a periodic savings plan

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CRACKING MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES how different intelligences affect learning WORDS LISA POISSO

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How about the girl who dances like a natural ballerina or the boy with the quick wit? Which child is the most “intelligent?”

As you position your brood to reap the richest harvest possible from another year of school, you may catch teachers talking about “multiple intelligences” — literally, the ways that people are smart. While the theory of multiple intelligences is viewed critically in scientific circles, the practice of identifying and supporting a wide variety of aptitudes helps educators draw out the best in their young students.

The idea of multiple intelligences took hold in the early ’80s when Harvard professor Howard Gardner originally identified seven “intelligences” or paths to approach and process information. These descriptions (from Multiple Intelligences Research and Consulting) may help you pinpoint familiar territory in your own children.

LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE – “Word smart” or sensitive to the meaning and order of words;

characteristic in journalists, speech pathologists and lawyers.

• Expressive sensitivity: skillfully commands words for expressive and practical purposes • Rhetorical skill: employs language effectively for interpersonal negotiation and persuasion • Written-academic skill: uses words well in writing reports, letters, stories, verbal memory, reading and writing LOGICAL-MATHEMATICAL INTELLIGENCE – “Number/rea-

soning smart” or being adept in mathematics and other complex logical systems; found in accountants, engineers and physicians.

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MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE – “Music smart” or understanding and creating music; often musicians, composers and dancers show a heightened musical intelligence.

• Vocal ability: possesses a good voice for singing in tune and in harmony • Instrumental skill: demonstrates skill and experience in playing a musical instrument • Desire to compose: makes up songs or poetry and has tunes on the brain • Keen music appreciation: actively enjoys listening to music of some kind SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE – “Picture smart” or perceiving the visual world accurately and recreating (or altering) it in the mind or on paper; highly developed in artists, architects, designers and sculptors.

• Space awareness: solves problems of spatial orientation and moving objects through space, such as driving a car • Works with objects: makes, builds, fixes or assembles • Artistic bent: creates artistic designs, drawings, paintings BODILY-KINESTHETIC INTELLIGENCE – “Body smart”

or moving one’s body in a skilled way as self-expression or toward a goal; displayed in mimes, dancers, basketball players and actors.

• Athletic: skilled at physical activities such as balancing, coordination and sports • Dexterous: uses hands with dexterity and skill for detailed activities and expressive movement INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE – “People

smart” or intuitively understanding individuals and their moods, desires and motivations; highly developed among political and religious leaders, skilled parents, teachers and therapists.

• Social sensitivity: sensitive to and empathetic to other people’s moods, feelings and points of view • Social persuasion: shows an ability to influence other people • Interpersonal work: demonstrates interest and skill for jobs involving working with people

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INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE – “Self smart”

ligences are merely another name for talents or personality or being in tune with one’s emotypes. Despite these criticisms, tions; strong among novelists Laurie Pollock, assistant direcand counselors, who use their tor of advising and recruiting experiences to guide others. for the Teacher Development • Personal knowledge/efficacy: Center at University of Texas self-awareness of ideas, at Dallas, says she has observed abilities; able to achieve the theory’s success both propersonal goals fessionally and as a parent.

• Effectiveness: relates well to “My own daughter is very others and successfully manartistic,” she observes. “If she ages personal relationships can learn things through being • Calculating: adept at metaable to draw about it, she cognition; aptitude for “thinkseems to retain the informaing about thinking” involving tion better. I’m not sure that numerical operations she learns it easier, but I think • Spatial problem solving: she retains the information self-awareness for problembetter if it’s learned through a solving while moving self way that she can understand or objects and that she through space can demonstrate.”

NATURALIST Parents INTELLIGENCE – can use “Nature smart” multiple or recognizing intelligence and understandtypes to Experts caution parents ing things about help chanagainst allowing lessthe natural nel and developed areas in their world; added to guide their children’s learning styles Gardner’s origichildren’s to give way to an excuse nal list of seven energies and for underperforming. intelligences in interests.

Don’t fall into the trap the mid-’90s and Read the of looking at differences recognizable in characterisas an excuse. Just bemeteorologists, tics of each cause a child’s strength landscapers and type for is verbal-linguistic biologists. clues to how doesn’t mean they get a • Animal care: your child pass on math — making expert at engages excuses doesn’t help deciphering the world your child develop. animal behavaround No matter what learning ior, needs and them. Give style your child may characteristics them the show, eventually he • Plant care: aptichance to needs to learn to adapt tude for workoffer feedto the environs of his ing with plants, back on school and the world e.g., gardening, how they around him. This is farming and want to especially apparent horticulture tackle learnamong kinesthetic ing tasks. learners — high-action, Finally, EXISTENTIAL physical types who may and most INTELLIGENCE – even be diagnosed with importantly, Currently being ADHD — who need to share your considered for learn to channel their energy as they mature. insights into inclusion as a High energy can be an your child’s ninth type of asset when distributed learning intelligence; effectively among tasks. style with focusing on a his teacher. philosophical Your input approach to provides existence. crucial perspectives that let Many scientists scoff at the teachers guide your young stutheory of multiple intelligences, dent’s explorations. claiming that Gardner’s intel-

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PRESCHOOL 101 finding the right time and place for your child to start school WORDS KATHY SENA & LARA KRUPICKA

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hen Nicholas was about to turn 3, Deena Nenad, his mom, assumed he’d begin preschool right after his birthday “because all my friends’ kids were starting preschool at 3,” she says. But after Nicholas started school, “he was crying the whole time and fighting with other kids,” she remembers. “He’d tell us, ‘I don’t like it. I don’t want to go.’ The director told me there was no reason kids have to start at 3, so we took him out.”

When Nicholas tried preschool again at 4, “he did great, and he really loved it,” Nenad says. “I’m glad we waited.”

KNOWN BENEFITS

Educators have long praised preschool as a way to get kids off to a great start — emotionally, socially and intellectually. Researchers found, in one study, that the benefits of attending preschool prior to kindergarten contribute significantly to a child’s later success in school. As early as fourth grade, children who had attended preschool displayed a greater advantage in both reading and math. That’s because these children had exposure to the school and learning environment before “school” even started, the researchers concluded.

But how do parents decide when preschool is right for their child? As the Nenad family learned, sometimes you just have to give it a try and then determine how your child is adjusting after the first week or two.

MATURITY, NOT AGE

“All children can benefit from one year of preschool before entering kindergarten, especially if they’re

in a developmentally appropriate curriculum,” says Bonnie Bruce, a child-development specialist in private practice. But it’s important for parents to know their child’s needs and maturity level, she emphasizes. “Not all children should enter preschool based on a birthday. You can’t teach maturation,” Bruce says.

While intellectual skills are becoming increasingly important in early elementary school, now’s not the time to focus heavily on such things, says Dr. Sal Severe, a psychologist and author of How to Behave So Your Children Will, Too! “The cognitive stuff will come at a certain point,” he says. Parents need to remember that preschool readiness is “more about emotional and social development and about getting along with other kids.”

IF YOU DECIDE TO WAIT

Even if your child isn’t yet ready for school, you can provide experiences that will help prepare him to enjoy a preschool environment. Now’s the time to arrange playdates, neighborhood playgroups and mommyand-me classes, Bruce suggests.

All will help your child learn

social skills that will serve her well in preschool and beyond.

The summer before starting preschool may be the perfect time for kids to get their feet wet. Many preschools have shorter summer programs that may include gym classes, swimming or other summer activities.

Some offer shorter schedules or weeklong, morning-only camps that may be just the right introduction for a child who’s a bit hesitant about school.

TIME TO CHOOSE

If your child is ready for preschool now, the selection process can be a daunting one — and one you have to start early.

But you can soften the stress by narrowing your criteria ahead of time. Here are some considerations to take into account in your search: Time: You may remember going to preschool for a few hours a day, two or three days a week. And while those options exist, some preschools offer fullday, five-day-a-week preschool or a combination of child care and preschool. Decide how many days and for how long your child will go.

Teaching philosophy: Knowing your goals for preschool can help you decide which preschool philosophy and style might fit best. Play-based schools target developmental and social growth and encourage childdirected learning. A traditional preschool with an academic focus has more structure and is teacherdirected. Co-op preschools rely heavily on parental participation.

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nature-oriented, religious-affiliated and bilingual.

Location: Consider how far you want to drive and whether you want your child to be around preschoolers who will attend the same elementary school in future years. You may be willing to drive to a more distant school with a good reputation. Or you may find a preschool along your commute to work more convenient.

Size: More reserved children may fare better in a more intimate setting, while other preschoolers thrive in a bustling room with lots of kids. Don’t forget to note how many students there are per adult in the classroom. A larger class with a teacher and several aides may allow your child more one-onone attention than a small class served by a single teacher.

Multiyear options: If your child’s birthday falls close to the elementary enrollment cutoff date, you may want them to attend more than one year of preschool. Many preschools offer age-based classes, but you may also find that a preschool class followed by a pre-K class works for your family.

MAKING THE TRANSITION

After choosing a school that seems right for your child, the hardest part — for your child and you — is dropping them off on Day One. To help those initial days and weeks go smoothly, head to the library or bookstore and share a few books about going to school — and separating from Mom and Dad — for the first time. A few recommendations: Barney & Baby Bop Go To School by Mark S. Bernthal, The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, Timothy Goes to School by Rosemary Wells and Franklin Goes to School by Paulette Bourgeois.

A few days before school starts, walk the preschool grounds together, suggests Bruce. Introduce your child to his teacher and check out classroom activities that you can talk about at home. When visiting with the teacher, you may want to ask about school routines and then try to follow some of them at home, suggests Becci Lukes, a preschool director. “Making home and school routines similar is reassuring for children,” she says.

You should also tell your child what will happen on the first day of school. Be specific. Let her know you’re only going to stay for a few minutes because the teacher will want to start class and explain the day’s fun activities. Describe what your child can expect during the school day, and tell her when you’ll return. Experts say you may want to ease kids in, starting with a shorter day first and gradually letting them stay longer over the course of the first week.

And on the day of, don’t linger when saying goodbye. If your child begins crying when it’s time for you to leave, lingering at the door usually makes things worse, teachers say. Fortunately, the tears usually don’t last more than a few minutes.

Eventually your child will settle in to the new routine (maybe even faster than you do).

When he is happily enjoying his new friends and surroundings, take pictures. Then help him put together a simple “My Preschool” collage or scrapbook at home. As you look at the photos together, talk about story time, snack time and your child’s favorite classroom activities.

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“Don’t expect that the preschool you pick is the only preschool your kids will ever go to — staffs change, kids change, situations change. The preschool you choose first might end up being a stepping stone. And that’s OK.” —Kelly, Dallas “Don’t put too much stock into what other moms say about a school and/or its teachers. Take their recommendations, but go see the place for yourself.” —Jonna, Bedford “Tour a few. You don’t always know what you like until you see what you don’t like.”

—April, Lewisville “Ask about teacher turnover rate. A high rate is a red flag. Also, is it nonprofit or for-profit? A nonprofit will invest back into the organization, staff and teachers. A for-profit school may be more concerned with the bottom line.” —Mark, Prosper

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“I chose a preschool because when I toured on some random day, I saw sheer joy and happiness on the teachers’ faces. It was obvious that they love their job.” —Natalie, Dallas “What are the kids doing when you visit?

Kids should be doing lots of hands-on projects with other kids. Child-led discovery and plenty of playtime are key.” —Jane, Coppell “Make sure the hours and school breaks work with your schedule. We loved our first preschool, but they had a break for every holiday; it felt like the kids were off every week.” —Corinne, Southlake

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TEXAS-SIZE EDUCATION

the ultimate parent’s guide to dallas-fort worth schooling options WORDS BROOKE CONLEY

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chools are not one-size-fits-all. In fact, when it comes to choosing the appropriate education path for your child, the options are as unique and expansive as she is. Google types of schools for your school-age child, and you get a dizzying array of options: public, charter, parochial, Montessori, international and more. Dallas-Fort Worth is home to some of the best schools in the nation (just check U.S. News and World Report), but with so many choices, making the right decision can be overwhelming — whether you’re navigating kindergarten for the first time, or you’re transferring from another city. Relax. We’re here to help. Below, we’ve explained each of the options to help you find the one that fits your kiddo best.

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

There are several Dallas-Fort Worth districts listed in the top 100 each year. And 2017 is no different. In fact, there are a handful of exemplary public schools in the area, where students perform at very high levels. These schools receive nominations for national Blue Ribbon honors. Transplants often list public education as a top reason for relocating here.

Public schools focus on a set curriculum for kids starting in preschool and going up through the 12th grade. Funded by the taxes you pay, these institutions provide accessible education to every child, regardless of socioeconomic status, for free, and schools are assigned according to district zoning lines. To find districts in your area, visit collincountytexas.us, dallascountytexas.us, dentoncountytexas.us or access.tarrantcounty.com.

CHARTER SCHOOLS

In 1995, the Texas Legislature authorized the establishment of charter schools to give parents more choices in the public education arena. Much like independent school districts (ISDs), charter schools receive public money so they’re free, but they aren’t held to the same district and state regulations. Instead, they are judged by how well (or not) they meet the student achievement goals established by their charter. Admission requirements often vary from school to school — from an application and interview or audition, to availability or a lottery system. txcharterschools.org INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SCHOOLS

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programs and standardized curriculums.

Concentrating on a global thought process, IB students are exposed to challenging, highquality international standards of education. The IB focuses on intellectual, social and interpersonal skills and encourages students to view themselves as part of the larger global community. The IB works with schools and educators around the world to offer consistent and quality education, a standard that has long kept the program popular among diplomatic and military families.

There are over a dozen public and charter schools offering IB Primary Year Programmes for children ages 3–12 in the DallasFort Worth area. ibo.org texasibschools.org/members PRIVATE SCHOOLS

There are nearly 350 private elementary schools in Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties combined, and the parents of over 70,000 kids opt to send their school-age children to these institutions — many of them faithbased (about two-thirds in Collin, Dallas and Denton Counties and three-fourths in Tarrant County).

Private schools charge tuition and are dictated by their own set of admission and academic standards, and they vary widely in curriculum and accreditation.

Most provide smaller class sizes and therefore require an interview or test as part of the application and acceptance process. To compare tuitions, accreditations and more, check out our Private School Guide on page 30.

PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS

Private schools operated by religious affiliations or organizations center around particular church or faith teachings. In addition to traditional academics, parochial curriculums include religious education, with many requiring church, chapel or synagogue services as part of each student’s daily or weekly routine, a selling point for lots of parents. Like private schools, parochial schools

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are tuition-based, and each school sets academic and admission standards that are in line with their governing church or religious association.

BOARDING SCHOOLS

Boarding schools are independent private schools at which some or all of the students live on campus during the school year and are most common for students between the eighth and 12th grades (though junior boarding schools offer the full experience to kids as young as kindergarten). The few junior boarding schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have a combination of boarding and day students and have competitive admissions requirements too. boardingschoolreview.com/texas hockaday.org tams.unt.edu MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

Dr. Maria Montessori established her unconventional approach to education over a century ago in Italy. The Montessori method takes a self-directed learning approach, meaning each student decides what he or she wants to work on each day. Students are grouped into mixed-age classrooms and allowed large blocks of time to work independently on a curriculum that includes math, language, geography, cultural studies, music, movement and practical life skills. Many parents like the independence that a Montessori education affords and champion the abstract teaching format for utilizing exploration and purposeful activity as a means for development and growth. amshq.org DISTANCE LEARNING

Parents are drawn to distance learning — even at the elementary level — for practical reasons: The family travels extensively, their child can take courses not offered locally or they can complete coursework at home, on their own schedule. Curriculums are typically set on an individual basis, with both paced and self-

paced models available. And the more sophisticated online schools offer students real-time classrooms with the teacher and other students; regularly scheduled and as-needed contact with the teacher via email or phone, assignments based in the real world, even a chance to join group projects. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) offers a virtual school network of online courses taught by state-certified and appropriately credentialed teachers to eligible public and charter school students in grades 3–12. tea.texas.gov HOME-SCHOOLING

Like distance learning, homeschooling can be especially beneficial for a child who may have unique learning patterns or differences, or who may thrive without the pressure of social and structural restraints. Homeschooling, however, puts parents in charge of their child’s education (the Texas Home School Coalition Association offers lots of resources), which must include a written curriculum for reading, spelling, grammar, math and good citizenship.

However, the state of Texas does not award diplomas to homeschooled students. thsc.org SPECIAL EDUCATION

While every child has the legal right to attend public school and many children with special needs and learning differences do well in a full-inclusion or mainstream environment, there are lots of schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area (more than 20) for parents seeking specific curriculums molded to their child’s unique abilities. Children with diagnoses ranging from ADHD and dyslexia to autism and Down syndrome often excel within specialized environments that can help them build confidence, intelligence and skill sets. privateschoolreview.com/texas/ special-education-private-schools/ elementary risedallas.org

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Allen

Guthrie School, The 598 Old Custer Road Allen, 75013 guthrieschool.com Year established: 2014 Religious affiliation: None

Grades: Pre-K–5 Annual tuition: $10,995–$12,950 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 86 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 13

Student-teacher ratio: 13 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT Accreditation: None

Pebblecreek Montessori § 600 Old Custer Road Allen, 75013 pebblecreekmontessori.org Year established: 2002 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $8,450–$13,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 100 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15–24 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: IMC

Frisco

Legacy Christian Academy § 5000 Academy Drive Frisco, 75034 legacyca.com Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $9,000–$15,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships:  Total enrollment: 875 Uniform: Yes Average class size:  Student-teacher ratio:  Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancEd

St. Philip’s Episcopal School of Frisco 6400 Stonebrook Parkway

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Frisco, 75034 spesf.org Year established: 2010 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–5 Annual tuition: $10,600 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 52 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 8 Student-teacher ratio: 8–15 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: None

Lucas

Lucas Christian Academy 505 W. Lucas Road Lucas, 75002 lucaschristianacademy.com Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $2,000–$8,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 435 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford Accreditation: None

McKinney

Cornerstone Christian Academy 808 S. College St. McKinney, 75069 ccawarriors.com Year established: 2004 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $4,500–$6,500 Financial aid: Yes

Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 5% Total enrollment: 360 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16–24 Student-teacher ratio: 16 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: AdvancED

McKinney Christian Academy 3601 Bois D’Arc Road McKinney, 75071 mckinneychristian.org Year established: 1992 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $6,300–$13,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 25% Total enrollment: 577 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 20–24 Student-teacher ratio: 6–8 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford, ACT, PSAT Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancED

North Texas Christian Academy 3201 N. Central Expressway McKinney, 75071 northtexaschristian.org Year established: 2002 Religious affiliation: Church of Christ Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $2,025–$9,995 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 84 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: MAP, OLSAT Accreditation: AdvancED, NCSA

Plano

Bethany Christian School 3300 W. Parker Road Plano, 75075 bethanybible.com/school Year established: 1979 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $3,690–$4,770 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment:  Uniform: No Average class size: 10–15 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: ACTS, TANS, TEPSAC

Children’s Workshop, The 1409 14th St. Plano, 75074 cwsplano.com Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–5 Annual tuition: $1,890–$5,850 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 30 Uniform: No Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: None Accreditation: None

Coram Deo Academy, Collin County Campus 9645 Independence Parkway Plano, 75025 coramdeoacademy.org Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12

of Private Schools; NAUMS = National Association of University-Model Schools; NCEA = National Catholic Educational Association; NCPSA = National Council for Private School Accreditation; NCSA = National Christian School Association; NLSA = National Lutheran School Accreditation; NPSAA = National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance; NWEA = Northwest Evaluation Association; OLSAT = Otis-Lennon School Ability Test; Peabody = Peabody Individual Achievement Test; PSAT = Preliminary SAT; SAES = Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools; SOI = Structure of Intellect; SSAT = Secondary School Admission Test; Stanford = Stanford Achievement Test; Star = Renaissance Learning Star Assessments; TAAPS = Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools; TABE = Test for Adult Basic Education; TANS = Texas Association of Non-Public Schools; TCCED = Texas Catholic Conference Education Department; TEPSAC = Texas Private School Accreditation Commission; TerraNova = TerraNova Tests & Assessments; TOEFL = Test of English as a Foreign Language; TOMA = Test of Mathematical Abilities; TSI = Texas Success Initiative Assessment; TWS-5 = Test of Written Spelling, Fifth Edition; VB-MAPP = Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program; WISC-IV = Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition; Woodcock-Johnson = Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities;  = Information not provided; ⌘ = School for children with learning differences or special needs; § = Information from 2015–2016 school year // Schools that are not listed could not be reached by email or phone. Information is based on the 2016–2017 school year and subject to change. Tuition rates could reflect 2015–2016 numbers.

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Annual tuition: $4,000–$7,300 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 5% Total enrollment: 430 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 13 Student-teacher ratio: 13 to 1 Standardized test used: CPAA, ISEE Accreditation: AdvancED

Faith Lutheran School 1701 E. Park Blvd.

Plano, 75074 flsplano.org Year established: 1971 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $3,000–$8,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 25% Total enrollment: 110 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: NCSA, NLSA

Focus on the Future Training Center ⌘ § 1717 W. Plano Parkway Plano, 75075 focussped.com Year established: 2006 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $17,200 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 36 Uniform: No Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 3.3 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AdvancEd

Grades: 1–12 Annual tuition: $14,800–$18,600 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 110 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: BRIGANCE, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TEPSAC

Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $7,260–$10,015 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 15% Total enrollment: 556 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 20 Student-teacher ratio: 20 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

John Paul II High School 900 Coit Road Plano, 75075 johnpauliihs.org

St. Timothy Christian Academy ⌘ § 6801 W. Park Blvd.

Plano, 75093 staplano.org

Year established: 2005 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 9–12 Annual tuition: $16,750 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 19% Total enrollment: 740 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 21 Student-teacher ratio:  Standardized test used: ISEE Accreditation: NCEA, TCCED

Prestonwood Christian Academy 6801 W. Park Blvd.

Plano, 75093 prestonwoodchristian.org Year established: 1997 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $6,150–$19,866 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 27% Total enrollment: 1,386 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10–12 Student-teacher ratio: 12 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancED

Fusion Academy Plano 2400 N. Dallas Parkway Plano, 75093 fusionplano.com

Prince of Peace Catholic School 5100 W. Plano Parkway Plano, 75093 www.popschool.net

Year established: 2014 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 6–12 Annual tuition: $3,125–$25,200 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 35 Uniform: No Average class size: 1 Student-teacher ratio: 1 to 1 Standardized test used: None Accreditation: AdvancED, NCPSA

Year established: 1991 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $7,200–$9,936 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 5% Total enrollment: 820 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 26 Student-teacher ratio: 20 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

Great Lakes Academy ⌘ 6000 Custer Road Plano, 75023 greatlakesacademy.com

St. Mark Catholic School 1201 Alma Drive Plano, 75075 stmcs.net

Year established: 1996 Religious affiliation: None

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Year established: 2006 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $19,300–$19,800 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 33% Total enrollment: 30 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 6–8 Student-teacher ratio: 6 to 1 Standardized test used: MAP Accreditation: 

Willow Bend Academy ⌘ 2220 Coit Road Plano, 75075 willowbendacademy.com Year established: 1998 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: 4–12 Annual tuition: $10,000–$11,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 52 Uniform: No Average class size: 8 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: WoodcockJohnson, TOEFL Accreditation: AdvancED, TEPSAC

Yorktown Education 5170 Village Creek Drive Plano, 75093 yorktowned.com Year established: 2008 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $15,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 29% Total enrollment: 100 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 5–15 Student-teacher ratio: 5 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB, ISEE Accreditation: AdvancED

Prosper

Prestonwood Christian Academy North 1001 W. Prosper Trail

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Prosper, 75078 prestonwoodchristian.org Year established: 2014 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–7 Annual tuition: $6,150–$17,665 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 43% Total enrollment: 116 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 9 Student-teacher ratio: 5 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancED

Wylie

Wylie Preparatory Academy 4110 Skyview Court Wylie, 75098 wylieprep.com Year established: 2001 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $4,800–$7,300 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 7% Total enrollment: 312 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 14–16 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford, PSAT Accreditation: AdvancED

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Greenhill School 4141 Spring Valley Road Addison, 75001 greenhill.org Year established: 1950 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $23,750–$29,450 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 15% Total enrollment: 1,290 Uniform: No Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 7 to 1 Standardized test used: CATS, ISEE Accreditation: ISAS

Trinity Christian Academy 17001 Addison Road Addison, 75001 trinitychristian.org Year established: 1970 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $10,260–$20,600 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 8% Total enrollment: 1,450 Uniform: Yes Average class size: Varies Student-teacher ratio: 11 to 1

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Carrollton

Carrollton Christian Academy 1529 E. Hebron Parkway Carrollton, 75010 ccasaints.org Year established: 1980 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $9,800–$15,000 Financial aid: Y Scholarships offered: Y % received financial aid or scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 90 Uniform: Y Average class size: 8 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: ISEE, Stanford, TerraNova Accreditation: ACSI, AdvanED, TEPSAC

Newfound Academy ⌘ 2155 Marsh Lane Carrollton, 75006 newfoundschool.com Year established: 2001 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $18,500 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 20 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 5 Student-teacher ratio: 5 to 1 Standardized test used: BRIGANCE Accreditation: None

St. Anthony School, The ⌘ 2030 N. Denton Drive Carrollton, 75006 thestanthonyschool.com Year established: 1998 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $20,500–$22,500 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 2% Total enrollment: 90 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10–12 Student-teacher ratio: 5 to 1 Standardized test used: WoodcockJohnson Accreditation: TAAPS

Cedar Hill

Ashleys Private School 310 W. Belt Line Road Cedar Hill, 75104 ashleysprivateschool.com Year established: 1979 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–5 Annual tuition: $6,400–$6,550 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No

Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 150 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12–14 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to1 Standardized test used: Stanford Accreditation: ACSI

Trinity Christian School 1231 E. Pleasant Run Road Cedar Hill, 75104 trinitychristianschool.com Year established: 1981 Religious affiliation: Assemblies of God Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $5,500–$8,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 6% Total enrollment: 611 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 22 Student-teacher ratio: 22 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova, PSAT Accreditation: ACTS

Coppell

Riverchase Montessori 1555 E. Sandy Lake Road Coppell, 75019 riverchasemontessori.com Year established: 2014 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–3 Annual tuition: $11,500 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 130 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10–12 Student-teacher ratio: Varies Standardized test used: CAT/5, Stanford Accreditation: 

Dallas

Akiba Academy of Dallas 12324 Merit Drive Dallas, 75251 akibaacademy.org Year established: 1963 Religious affiliation: Jewish Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $16,000–$20,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 46% Total enrollment: 352 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 9–14 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED

Alcuin School 6144 Churchill Way Dallas, 75230 alcuinschool.org Year established: 1964 Religious affiliation: None

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Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $14,425–$23,810 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 15% Total enrollment: 540 Uniform: No Average class size: 26 Student-teacher ratio: 13 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB Accreditation: ISAS, TAAPS, TEPSAC

Grades: 6–12 Annual tuition: $10,250–$13,575 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 48% Total enrollment: 603 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: ISEE Accreditation: TCCED

Grades: 1–5 Annual tuition: $3,500–$5,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 40% Total enrollment: 50 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa, ISEE Accreditation: AdvancED, TANS

All Saints Catholic School 7777 Osage Plaza Parkway Dallas, 75252 allsaintsprek8.org

Bishop Lynch High School 9750 Ferguson Road Dallas, 75228 bishoplynch.org

Christ the King Catholic School 4100 Colgate Ave. Dallas, 75225 cks.org

Year established: 1998 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $6,500–$9,200 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 8% Total enrollment: 289 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 18–20 Student-teacher ratio: 17 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: TCCED

Year established: 1963 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 9–12 Annual tuition: $16,100 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 35% Total enrollment: 1,050 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 20 Student-teacher ratio: 9 to 1 Standardized test used: ISEE Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

Year established: 1947 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $8,265–$11,246 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 2% Total enrollment: 446 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 23 Student-teacher ratio: 17 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

Ann & Nate Levine Academy 18011 Hillcrest Road Dallas, 75252 levineacademy.org

Calvary Lutheran School 9807 Church Road Dallas, 75238 calvarydallas.org

Year established: 1979 Religious affiliation: Jewish Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $10,000–$22,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 25% Total enrollment: 432 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB Accreditation: AdvancED, TANS

Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $2,750–$5,950 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 30% Total enrollment: 100 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 17 Student-teacher ratio: 19 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: TAAPS

Coram Deo Academy, Dallas Campus 6464 E. Lovers Lane Dallas, 75214 coramdeoacademy.org

Bending Oaks High School 11884 Greenville Ave. Dallas, 75243 bendingoaks.com

Cambridge School of Dallas, The 3877 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, 75229 cambridgedallas.org

Covenant School, The 7300 Valley View Lane Dallas, 75240 covenantdallas.com

Year established: 1985 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 8–12 Annual tuition: $21,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 15% Total enrollment: 50 Uniform: No Average class size: 6 Student-teacher ratio:  Standardized test used:  Accreditation: AdvancED

Year established: 2001 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: 6–12 Annual tuition: $15,000–$19,175 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 26% Total enrollment: 100 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 5 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB, ISEE Accreditation: AdvancED

Year established: 1993 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $7,425–$18,900 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 30% Total enrollment: 565 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB Accreditation: AdvancED

Bishop Dunne Catholic School 3900 Rugged Drive Dallas, 75224 bdcs.org

Choices Leadership Academy 18106 Marsh Lane Dallas, 75287 choicesleadership.org

Dallas Academy ⌘ 950 Tiffany Way Dallas, 75218 dallas-academy.com

Year established: 1961 Religious affiliation: Catholic

Year established: 2004 Religious affiliation: None

Year established: 1965 Religious affiliation: None

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Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $4,000–$5,500 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 5% Total enrollment: 110 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12 Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1 Standardized test used: CPAA, ISEE Accreditation: AdvancED

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Grades: 1–12 Annual tuition: $13,000–$20,500 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 33% Total enrollment: 200 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 8–10 Student-teacher ratio: 6 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED

Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $15,820 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 1,158 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 7 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB, ISEE Accreditation: ISAS

Dallas Christian Academy 4025 N. Central Expressway Dallas, 75204 dallaschristianacademy.org

Fairhill School ⌘ 16150 Preston Road Dallas, 75248 fairhill.org

Year established: 1952 Religious affiliation: Adventist Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $4,150–$5,600 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 30% Total enrollment: 138 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 11 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AAA

Year established: 1971 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 1–12 Annual tuition: $17,800–$18,400 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 200 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: GatesMacGinitie, Stanford Accreditation: AdvancED, SAES

Dallas International School 6039 Churchill Way Dallas, 75230 dallasinternationalschool.org Year established: 1991 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $13,700–$21,100 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 5% Total enrollment: 705 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB, MAP Accreditation: ISAS, TAAPS, IB

Dallas Lutheran School 8494 Stults Road Dallas, 75243 dallaslutheranschool.com Year established: 1974 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: 7–12 Annual tuition: $11,400–$13,400 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 41% Total enrollment: 175 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 17 Student-teacher ratio: 12 to 1 Standardized test used: ISEE Accreditation: NLSA, TEPSAC

Episcopal School of Dallas, The 4100 Merrell Road Dallas, 75229 esdallas.org Year established: 1974 Religious affiliation: Episcopal

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Fellowship Christian Academy 1821 W. Camp Wisdom Road Dallas, 75232 fcasoars.org Year established: 1984 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $5,000–$6,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 15% Total enrollment: 530 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancED, TANS, TEPSAC

Year established: 2014 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 6–12 Annual tuition: $3,125–$25,200 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 75 Uniform: No Average class size: 1 Student-teacher ratio: 1 to 1 Standardized test used: None Accreditation: AdvancED, NCPSA

Good Shepherd Episcopal School 11110 Midway Road Dallas, 75229 gsesdallas.org Year established: 1959 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $16,000–$20,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 25% Total enrollment: 585 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 18 Student-teacher ratio: 12 to 1 Standardized test used: CATS, ISEE, AABL Accreditation: ISAS, SAES, TAAPS

Grace Academy of Dallas 11306 Inwood Road Dallas, 75229 graceacademy.com Year established: 1974 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $2,000–$10,700 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 30% Total enrollment: 215 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12 Student-teacher ratio: 12 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: ACSI, TEPSAC

First Baptist Academy 7894 Samuell Blvd.

Dallas, 75228 fbacademy.com

Heritage School of Texas ⌘ § 9401 Douglas Ave. Dallas, 75225 heritagestx.org

Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $8,950–$13,950 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 35% Total enrollment: 206 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB, Stanford Accreditation: ACSI, ACTABS, AdvancED

Year established: 2011 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–8 Annual tuition: $20,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 8% Total enrollment: 40 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 8 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: GatesMacGinitie, Iowa Accreditation: 

Fusion Academy Dallas 8128 Park Lane Dallas, 75231 fusiondallastx.com

Highlander School 9120 Plano Road Dallas, 75238 highlanderschool.com

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Year established: 1966 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $4,300–$9,835 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 80 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 11 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: None

Hillier School ⌘ 3821 University Blvd.

Dallas, 75205 hillierschool.org Year established: 1968 Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Grades: 1–8 Annual tuition: $13,300 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships:  Total enrollment: 41 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 6 Student-teacher ratio: 6 to 1 Standardized test used: GORT-5, GSRT, TWS-5, TOMA Accreditation: TAAPS

Hockaday School, The 11600 Welch Road Dallas, 75229 hockaday.org Year established: 1913 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $24,000–$28,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 16% Total enrollment: 1,089 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: CATS, ISEE, SSAT Accreditation: ISAS

Holy Trinity Catholic School 3815 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, 75219 htcsdallas.org Year established: 1914 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $6,910–$8,560 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 42% Total enrollment: 102 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas 12345 Inwood Road

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Dallas, 75244 jesuitcp.org Year established: 1942 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 9–12 Annual tuition: $17,100 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 24% Total enrollment: 1,107 Uniform: No Average class size: 17 Student-teacher ratio: 9 to 1 Standardized test used: ISEE Accreditation: AdvancED

Kessler School, The 1215 Turner Ave. Dallas, 75208 thekesslerschool.com Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $6,550–$12,230 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 130 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10–14 Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa, TerraNova Accreditation: AdvancED

Lakehill Preparatory School 2720 Hillside Drive Dallas, 75214 lakehillprep.org Year established: 1971 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $16,300–$20,700 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 19% Total enrollment: 400 Uniform: No Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB, ISEE, Stanford Accreditation: ISAS

Lamplighter School, The 11611 Inwood Road Dallas, 75229 thelamplighterschool.org Year established: 1953 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–4 Annual tuition: $13,318–$23,928 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 9% Total enrollment: 446 Uniform: No Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: CATS, CTP, ERB, ISEE Accreditation: ISAS

Mount St. Michael Catholic School 4500 W. Davis St. Dallas, 75211 msmcatholic.org Year established: 1986 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $4,200–$7,250 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 45% Total enrollment: 167 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 16 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

Notre Dame School of Dallas ⌘ 2018 Allen St. Dallas, 75204 notredameschool.org Year established: 1963 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 4–11 Annual tuition: $8,500 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 38% Total enrollment: 158 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 5 to 1 Standardized test used: None Accreditation: NCEA, TCCED

Oak Hill Academy ⌘ 9407 Midway Road Dallas, 75220 oakhillacademy.org Year established: 1987 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $13,800–$24,750 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 23% Total enrollment: 180 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 11 Student-teacher ratio: 11 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford Accreditation: TAAPS

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School 7625 Cortland Ave. Dallas, 75235 olphdallas.com Year established: 1946 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $4,000–$5,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 98% Total enrollment: 203 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 18 Student-teacher ratio: 25 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

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Our Redeemer Lutheran School of Dallas 7611 Park Lane Dallas, 75225 ordallas.org Year established: 1960 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $2,000–$9,800 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 120 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: NLSA, TEPSAC

Parish Episcopal School, Hillcrest 14115 Hillcrest Road Dallas, 75254 parishepiscopal.org Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: Pre-K–2 Annual tuition: $10,740–$27,220 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 17% Total enrollment: 1,100 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 12 to 1 Standardized test used: CATS, ERB, ISEE, AABL Accreditation: ISAS, SAES

Parish Episcopal School, Midway 4101 Sigma Road Dallas, 75244 parishepiscopal.org Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: 3–12 Annual tuition: $10,740–$27,220 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 17% Total enrollment: 1,100 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 12 to 1 Standardized test used: CATS, ERB, ISEE, AABL Accreditation: ISAS, SAES

Preston Hollow Presbyterian School ⌘ 9800 Preston Road Dallas, 75230 phps.org Year established: 1962 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–6 Annual tuition: $18,675–$19,475 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 7% Total enrollment: 131 Uniform: Yes

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Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 5 to 1 Standardized test used: GatesMacGinitie, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED

Providence Christian School of Texas 5002 W. Lovers Lane Dallas, 75209 pcstx.org Year established: 1989 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $4,800–$16,600 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 450 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12–18 Student-teacher ratio: 9 to 1 Standardized test used: CATS, ERB, ISEE Accreditation: TAAPS

St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic School 1420 Old Gate Lane Dallas, 75218 stbernardccs.org Year established: 1948 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $5,620–$6,770 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 25% Total enrollment: 204 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 20 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

St. Cecilia Catholic School 635 Mary Cliff Road Dallas, 75208 stceciliacatholic.org Year established: 1935 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $4,600–$5,200 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 63% Total enrollment: 173 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 18 Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic School 4019 S. Hampton Road Dallas, 75224 saintspride.com Year established: 1958 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $6,400–$7,050 Financial aid: Yes

Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 222 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14–24 Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, NCEA, TCCED

St. John’s Episcopal School 848 Harter Road Dallas, 75218 stjohnsschool.org Year established: 1953 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $11,340–$18,084 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 13% Total enrollment: 500 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14–18 Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1 Standardized test used: CTP4 Accreditation: ISAS, SAES

St. Mark’s School of Texas 10600 Preston Road Dallas, 75230 smtexas.org Year established: 1906 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: 1–12 Annual tuition: $23,000–$30,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 16% Total enrollment: 865 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: CATS, ISEE, AABL Accreditation: ISAS

St. Mary of Carmel Catholic School 1716 Singleton Blvd.

Dallas, 75212 smcschool.org Year established: 1944 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $4,500–$6,250 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 80% Total enrollment: 173 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 13 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

St. Monica Catholic School 4140 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, 75229 stmonicaschool.org Year established: 1954 Religious affiliation: Catholic

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Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $3,700–$10,500 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 829 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 20 Student-teacher ratio: 18 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

St. Patrick Catholic School 9635 Ferndale Road Dallas, 75238 spsdallas.org Year established: 1964 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $6,350–$8,975 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 16% Total enrollment: 489 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 20 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

St. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic Academy 8151 Military Parkway Dallas, 75227 spsacatholic.org Year established: 1955 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $4,900 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 54% Total enrollment: 344 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 19 Student-teacher ratio: 13 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

St. Philip’s School and Community Center 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Dallas, 75215 stphilips1600.org Year established: 1970 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $7,500–$8,900 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 55% Total enrollment: 220 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10–13 Student-teacher ratio: 10–13 to 1 Standardized test used: CPAA, CTP, CTP4, ERB Accreditation: ISAS

St. Pius X Catholic School 3030 Gus Thomasson Road Dallas, 75228 spxdallasschool.org

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Year established: 1955 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $3,000–$7,900 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 15% Total enrollment: 337 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 20 Student-teacher ratio: 20 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

St. Rita Catholic School 12525 Inwood Road Dallas, 75244 strita.net Year established: 1964 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $7,300 to $10,200 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 11% Total enrollment: 675 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 25 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: BRIGANCE, CogAT, Iowa, Gates-MacGinitie Accreditation: AdvancED, NCEA, TCCED

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School 3741 Abrams Road Dallas, 75214 staschool.org Year established: 1947 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $4,970–$10,175 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 5% Total enrollment: 886 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 22–24 Student-teacher ratio: 18 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, ISAS, NCEA, TCCED

Saint Timothy School, The 4333 Cole Ave. Dallas, 75205 thesainttimothyschool.org Year established: 2009 Religious affiliation: Anglican Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $6,000–$9,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 70% Total enrollment: 49 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 9 Student-teacher ratio: 5 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford Accreditation: ASA

Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy 321 Calumet Ave. Dallas, 75211 santaclaraacademy.org Year established: 1994 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $4,140–$4,790 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 65% Total enrollment: 245 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 20 Student-teacher ratio: 22 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

Scofield Christian School 7730 Abrams Road Dallas, 75231 scofieldchristian.org Year established: 1961 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $1,813–$9,960 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 156 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 8–10 Student-teacher ratio: 11 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancED

Shelton School & Evaluation Center ⌘ 15720 Hillcrest Road Dallas, 75248 shelton.org Year established: 1976 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $15,500–$27,300 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 920 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 6 to 1 Standardized test used: ISEE, Stanford, Woodcock-Johnson Accreditation: ISAS

Southwest Adventist Jr. Academy 1600 Bonnie View Road Dallas, 75203 swaja.org Year established: 1929 Religious affiliation: Adventist Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $3,000–$4,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 40 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 9

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Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AAA, TEPSAC

Torah Day School of Dallas 6921 Frankford Road Dallas, 75252 tdsd.org Year established: 2003 Religious affiliation: Jewish Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $7,000–$16,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 75% Total enrollment: 370 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: CAT/5, TerraNova Accreditation: AdvancED

Tyler Street Christian Academy 915 W. Ninth St. Dallas, 75208 tsca.org Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $7,800–$9,100 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 80% Total enrollment: 169 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 11 Student-teacher ratio: 11 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford, Aspire Accreditation: AdvancED

Ursuline Academy of Dallas 4900 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, 75229 ursulinedallas.org Year established: 1874 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 9–12 Annual tuition: $20,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 26% Total enrollment: 844 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 18–20 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: ISEE Accreditation: ISAS

Vanguard Preparatory School ⌘ 4240 Sigma Road Dallas, 75244 vanguardprepschool.com Year established: 1993 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $18,100–$20,425 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 15% Total enrollment: 110

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Uniform: No Average class size: 8–10 Student-teacher ratio: 5 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford, Woodcock-Johnson Accreditation: AdvancED

Total enrollment: 350 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford Accreditation: AdvancED, TAAPS

Wesley Prep 9200 Inwood Road Dallas, 75220 wesleyprep.org

Winston School, The ⌘ 5707 Royal Lane Dallas, 75229 winston-school.org

Year established: 1968 Religious affiliation: Methodist Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $5,565–$13,305 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 5% Total enrollment: 450 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1 Standardized test used: CATS, ISEE Accreditation: AdvancED

Year established: 1975 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $19,400–$27,075 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 19% Total enrollment: 157 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: WoodcockJohnson Accreditation: ISAS

Westwood School, The 14340 Proton Road Dallas, 75244 westwoodschool.org Year established: 1986 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $12,000–$19,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 250 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 12 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, IB, IMC

White Rock Montessori 1601 Oates Drive Dallas, 75228 whiterockmontessori.org Year established: 1975 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $6,411–$13,344 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 1% Total enrollment: 175 Uniform: No Average class size: 24 Student-teacher ratio: 12 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AMS

White Rock North School 9727 White Rock Trail Dallas, 75238 whiterocknorthschool.com Year established: 1964 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $12,000–$15,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: <1%

Yavneh Academy of Dallas 12324 Merit Drive Dallas, 75251 yavnehdallas.org Year established: 1993 Religious affiliation: Jewish Grades: 9–12 Annual tuition: $25,061 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 50% Total enrollment: 115 Uniform: No Average class size: 12 Student-teacher ratio: 3 to 1 Standardized test used: ISEE Accreditation: TAAPS, TEPSAC

Zion Lutheran School 6121 E. Lovers Lane Dallas, 75214 ziondallas.org Year established: 1879 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $5,200–$10,900 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 15% Total enrollment: 275 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 20 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: NLSA, TANS, TEPSAC

DeSoto

Canterbury Episcopal School 1708 N. Westmoreland Road DeSoto, 75115 thecanterburyschool.org Year established: 1992 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $5,750–$17,750 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes

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Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 60% Total enrollment: 240 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 13 Student-teacher ratio: 13 to 1 Standardized test used: CPAA, ERB, ISEE Accreditation: SAES

DeSoto Private School 301 E. Belt Line Road DeSoto, 75115 desotoprivate.org Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $5,700 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 240 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10–12 Student-teacher ratio: 12 to 1 Standardized test used: CAT/5 Accreditation: AdvancED

Farmers Branch

Mary Immaculate Catholic School 14032 Dennis Lane Farmers Branch, 75234 mischool.org Year established: 1959 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $5,970–$9,110 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 7% Total enrollment: 485 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 23 Student-teacher ratio: 19 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

Merit Academy ⌘ 2825 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch, 75234 meritacademytx.org Year established: 2009 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $13,000–$20,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 55% Total enrollment: 18 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 5–10 Student-teacher ratio: 5–10 to 1 Standardized test used: WoodcockJohnson, VB-MAPP, ABLLS Accreditation: None

Garland

Firewheel Christian Academy 5500 Lavon Drive Garland, 75040 firewheelca.org

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Year established: 1981 Religious affiliation: Assembly of God Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $5,800–$6,300 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 275 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: None

Garland Christian Academy 1516 Lavon Drive Garland, 75040 garlandchristian.com Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $4,350–$7,750 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 30% Total enrollment: 301 Uniform: Yes Average class size: Varies Student-teacher ratio: 20 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: ACCS, ACSI

Good Shepherd Catholic School 214 S. Garland Ave. Garland, 75040 gscschool.org Year established: 1954 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $5,390 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 62% Total enrollment: 236 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 20 Student-teacher ratio: 16 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

Grand Prairie

Immaculate Conception Catholic School 400 NE 17th St. Grand Prairie, 75050 school.icgrandprairie.org Year established: 1952 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $5,500 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 40% Total enrollment: 155 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

Irving

Cistercian Preparatory School 3660 Cistercian Road

Irving, 75039 cistercian.org Year established: 1962 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 5–12 Annual tuition: $17,500–$17,700 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20–25% Total enrollment: 349 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 22 Student-teacher ratio: 7 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa, KA Accreditation: ISAS

Faustina Academy 1621 W. Grauwyler Road Irving, 75061 faustinaacademy.com Year established: 2003 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $5,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 3% Total enrollment: 212 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 16 to 1 Standardized test used:  Accreditation: NAPCIS

Highlands School, The 1451 E. Northgate Drive Irving, 75062 thehighlandsschool.org Year established: 1986 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $10,300–$11,900 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 14% Total enrollment: 456 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 13 Student-teacher ratio: 9 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

Holy Family Catholic Academy 2323 Cheyenne St. Irving, 75062 hfca-irving.org Year established: 1965 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $5,995 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 45% Total enrollment: 258 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 18 Student-teacher ratio: 11 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

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Redeemer Montessori School 2700 Warren Circle Irving, 75062 redeemermontessori.org

Wesleyan Academe 1615 W. Airport Freeway Irving, 75062 wesleyanacademe.org

Year established: 1978 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $7,950–$8,950 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 4% Total enrollment: 150 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 20 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, AMS

Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: Methodist Grades: Pre-K–1 Annual tuition: $4,500–$5,200 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 5% Total enrollment: 108 Uniform: Yes Average class size: Varies Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1 Standardized test used:  Accreditation: NAEYC

Saint Francis Montessori 1018 W. Pioneer Road Irving, 75061 stfrancisirving.org Year established: 2009 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $3,500–$5,500 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 25% Total enrollment: 70 Uniform: No Average class size: 22 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used:  Accreditation: AMI

Sloan School, The 3131 N. O’Connor Road Irving, 75062 thesloanschool.com Year established: 1985 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–5 Annual tuition: $8,000–$9,450 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 150 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford Accreditation: ACSI

StoneGate Christian Academy 2833 W. Shady Grove Road Irving, 75060 sgca.net Year established: 1976 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $5,500–$6,950 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 15% Total enrollment: 131 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 9 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: ACSI

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Mesquite

Dallas Christian School § 1515 Republic Parkway Mesquite, 75150 dallaschristian.com Year established: 1957 Religious affiliation: Church of Christ Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $4,980–$15,072 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 30% Total enrollment: 610 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 60 Student-teacher ratio: 16 to 1 Standardized test used: NWEA Accreditation: AdvancEd, NCSA, TEPSAC

Richardson

Alexander School, The 409 International Parkway Richardson, 75081 alexanderschool.com Year established: 1975 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 7–12 Annual tuition: $19,000–$21,500 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 40 Uniform: No Average class size: 5 Student-teacher ratio: 5 to 1 Standardized test used: CAT/5 Accreditation: AdvancED

Bridge Builder Academy ⌘ 1221 W. Campbell Road Richardson, 75080 bridgebuilderacademy.com Year established: 2006 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $15,000–$30,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 28 Uniform: No Average class size: 1 Student-teacher ratio: 1 to 1

Standardized test used: BRIGANCE, Iowa Accreditation: None

North Dallas Adventist Academy 302 Centennial Blvd.

Richardson, 75081 theadventistacademy.com Year established: 1984 Religious affiliation: Adventist Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $4,050–$12,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 25% Total enrollment: 290 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 25 Student-teacher ratio: 15–25 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AAA, TEPSAC

St. Joseph Catholic School 600 S. Jupiter Road Richardson, 75081 stjosephccschool.net Year established: 1998 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: K–8 Annual tuition: $6,750–$7,750 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 12% Total enrollment: 283 Uniform: No Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 11 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa, ACRE Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic School 720 S. Floyd Road Richardson, 75080 spsdfw.org Year established: 1957 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $6,000–$7,800 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 280 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15–18 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED, TCCED

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Liberty Christian School 1301 S. Highway 377 Argyle, 76226 libertychristian.com Year established: 1983 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $6,000–$18,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No

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Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 17% Total enrollment: 1,250 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 20 Student-teacher ratio: 17 to 1 Standardized test used: CTP, CTP4, OLSAT, Standford, PSAT, Aspire Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancED, TAAPS

Selwyn School 2270 Copper Canyon Road Argyle, 76226 selwynschool.com Year established: 1957 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $11,000–$17,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 5% Total enrollment: 70 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12 Student-teacher ratio: 12 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB, ISEE Accreditation: AdvancED, NAIS

Carrollton

Prince of Peace Christian School & Early Learning Center 4004 Midway Road Carrollton, 75007 popcs.org Year established: 1980 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $6,000–$16,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 925 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16–24 Student-teacher ratio: Varies Standardized test used: Iowa, ISEE Accreditation: AdvancED, NLSA, TEPSAC

Denton

Denton Calvary Academy 1910 E. University Drive Denton, 76209 dentoncalvary.org Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $5,000–$8,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 310 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 10–15 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford, PSAT Accreditation: AdvancED, TAAPS

Immaculate Conception Catholic School § 2301 N. Bonnie Brae St. Denton, 76207 catholicschooldenton.org

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Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $4,880–$5,980 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships:  Total enrollment: 237 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 18 Student-teacher ratio:  Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: TCCED

Koan School 6441 Fishtrap Road Denton, 76208 koanschool.org Year established: 2013 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $6,750–$8,100 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 48 Uniform: No Average class size: 6–12 Student-teacher ratio: 8–12 to 1 Standardized test used:  Accreditation: 

Flower Mound

Coram Deo Academy 4900 Wichita Trail Flower Mound, 75022 coramdeoacademy.org Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $4,000–$12,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 5% Total enrollment: 655 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 13 Student-teacher ratio: 11 to 1 Standardized test used: CPAA, ISEE Accreditation: AdvancED

Explorations Preparatory School 1501 Flower Mound Road Flower Mound, 75028 explorationsprep.org Year established: 2002 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $6,500–$9,500 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 130 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 16 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED

Grace Christian Academy 3200 Firewheel Drive

Flower Mound, 75028 gcapatriots.org Year established: 1970 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $5,250 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 54 Uniform: Yes Average class size: Varies Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: OLSAT, Stanford Accreditation: NAPS

Montessori Country Day School 7400 Hawk Road Flower Mound, 75022 mcountryday.com Year established: 1987 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–5 Annual tuition: $4,050–$7,200 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 3% Total enrollment: 60 Uniform: No Average class size: Varies Student-teacher ratio: Varies Standardized test used:  Accreditation: 

Temple Christian Academy 2501 Northshore Blvd.

Flower Mound, 75028 templechristian.com Year established: 1980 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $6,410–$12,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 36% Total enrollment: 102 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AACS

Lewisville

Lakeland Christian Academy 397 S. Stemmons Freeway Lewisville, 75067 lakelandchristianacademy.org Year established: 1994 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $2,000–$7,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 620 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 8–16 Student-teacher ratio: 16 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford, PSAT Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancED, TEPSAC

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Granbury

Grace Classical Christian Academy 603 Meander Road Granbury, 76049 graceclassical.com Year established: 2012 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $5,800 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 40 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 7 Student-teacher ratio: 7 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB Accreditation: ACCS

JOHNSON COUNTY

Burleson

Holy Cross Christian Academy 1233 Tarver Road Burleson, 76028 hccaburleson.com Year established: 1984 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $1,900–$6,600 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: <2% Total enrollment: 216 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 16 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: ACSI, TEPSAC

PARKER COUNTY

Willow Park

Trinity Christian Academy 4954 E. Interstate 20 Service Road S. Willow Park, 76087 tcaeagles.org Year established: 1993 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $4,980–$9,240 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 1% Total enrollment: 485 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 12 to 1 Standardized test used: Aspire Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancEd

ROCKWALL COUNTY

Heath

Fulton School, The 1626 Smirl Drive Heath, 75032 thefultonschool.org Year established: 1987 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $5,950–$13,950

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Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 100 Uniform: Yes Average class size: <16 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: CTP Accreditation: TAAPS

Rockwall

Heritage Christian Academy 1408 S. Goliad St. Rockwall, 75087 hcarockwall.org Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $6,800–$10,300 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 400 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 13–16 Student-teacher ratio: 13 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova, PSAT, SAT, ACT Accreditation: ACTABS

TARRANT COUNTY

Arlington

Arlington Faith Academy 5100 U.S. Highway 287 Arlington, 76017 faithassemblyarlington.com Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $3,700 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 16 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 7–10 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: ACSI

Burton Adventist Academy 4611 Kelly Elliott Road Arlington, 76017 burtonacademy.org Year established: 1962 Religious affiliation: Adventist Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $5,000–$8,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 350 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 23 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: AAA, TAAPS, TANS, TEPSAC

Children’s University 4621 Park Springs Blvd.

Arlington, 76017 childrensuniversity.com Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $5,000–$13,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 300 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AdvancEd

Cornerstone Academy 5415 Matlock Road Arlington, 76018 cornerstoneacademytx.org Year established: 2007 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–2 Annual tuition: $2,790–$6,660 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 44 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 13 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: 

Flint Academy ⌘ 2111 Roosevelt Drive Arlington, 76013 flintacademy.com Year established: 2006 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $17,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 80% Total enrollment: 90 Uniform: No Average class size: 12 Student-teacher ratio: 6 to 1 Standardized test used: Slosson, Peabody Accreditation: None

Grace Preparatory Academy 3300 Interstate 20 W. Arlington, 76017 graceprep.org Year established: 1993 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $4,350–$9,200 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 306 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: AdvancEd, NAUMS

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Green Oaks School ⌘ 500 Houston St. Arlington, 76011 greenoaksschool.org

Oakridge School, The 5900 W. Pioneer Parkway Arlington, 76013 theoakridgeschool.org

Student-teacher ratio: 22–25 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: TCCED

Year established: 2000 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $10,500 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 40% Total enrollment: 32 Uniform: No Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 4 to 1 Standardized test used: None Accreditation: AdvancEd

Year established: 1979 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $12,420–$21,520 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 22% Total enrollment: 812 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 9 to 1 Standardized test used: CPAA, ERB, ISEE Accreditation: ISAS, NAIS

Saint Maria Goretti Catholic School 1200 S. Davis Drive Arlington, 76013 smgschool.org

Merryhill School 711 W. Arbrook Blvd.

Arlington, 76015 arlington.merryhillschool.com Year established: 1988 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $8,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 325 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB Accreditation: AdvancEd

Montessori Academy of Arlington, The 3428 W. Arkansas Lane Arlington, 76016 tmaonline.org Year established: 1981 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $7,800–$11,550 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 190 Uniform: No Average class size: Varies Student-teacher ratio: 20 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford Accreditation: AdvancEd, AMS

Northstar School 4620 Park Springs Blvd.

Arlington, 76017 northstarschool.net Year established: 2005 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 7–12 Annual tuition: $15,900 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 18% Total enrollment: 56 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio:  Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AdvancED

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Pantego Christian Academy, Arlington Campus 2201 W. Park Row Drive Arlington, 76013 pantego.com Year established: 1963 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $10,000–$13,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 14% Total enrollment: 685 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 13 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford, TerraNova Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancEd, TAAPS

Park Row Christian Academy 915 W. Park Row Drive Arlington, 76013 parkrowchristian.net Year established: 1968 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $6,250–$6,900 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 13% Total enrollment: 117 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12–16 Student-teacher ratio: 16 to 1 Standardized test used: MAP Accreditation: AdvancEd, NCSA

St. Joseph Catholic School 2015 SW Green Oaks Blvd.

Arlington, 76017 stjosephtx.org Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $6,966–$8,887 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships:  Total enrollment: 371 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 22–25

Year established: 1954 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $5,000–$6,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 30% Total enrollment: 360 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 20 Student-teacher ratio: Varies Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: NCEA

St. Paul’s Preparatory Academy 6900 U.S. Highway 287 Arlington, 76001 stpaulsprep.com Year established: 1988 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $7,700–$9,700 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 5% Total enrollment: 286 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: OLSAT, Stanford Accreditation: TAAPS

Spurling Christian Academy 1200 High Point Road Arlington, 76015 spurling.org Year established: 2003 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $3,800–$4,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 21 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 6 Student-teacher ratio: 6 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford Accreditation: 

Tate Springs Christian School § 4001 Little Road Arlington, 76016 tatespringschristianschool.com Year established: 1967 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $4,200 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 415

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Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12–15 Student-teacher ratio: 16 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford Accreditation: None

Colleyville

Covenant Christian Academy 901 Cheek Sparger Road Colleyville, 76034 covenantchristian.net Year established: 1979 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $8,000–$15,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 16% Total enrollment: 700 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 13 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB Accreditation: ACCS

Crown of Life Lutheran School 6605 Pleasant Run Road Colleyville, 76034 colschool.org Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $2,500–$10,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 150 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12 Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: NLSA

Waypoint Montessori 1513 Hall Johnson Road Colleyville, 76034 waypointmontessori.org Year established: 1971 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $9,334–$13,939 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 12% Total enrollment: 202 Uniform: No Average class size: 26 Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford Accreditation: AMI, TAAPS

Euless

Metroplex Chapel Academy 601 E. Airport Freeway Euless, 76039 metroplexchapelacademy.org Year established: 1986 Religious affiliation: Nazarene Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $5,250–$8,320 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No

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Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 110 Uniform: Yes Average class size: Varies Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford Accreditation: ACSI

Fort Worth

All Saints Catholic School § 2006 N. Houston St. Fort Worth, 76164 ascsfw.org Year established: 1905 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $5,300 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 80% Total enrollment: 167 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: TCCED

All Saints’ Episcopal School 9700 Saints Circle Fort Worth, 76108 aseschool.org Year established: 1951 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $4,600–$19,920 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 1,100 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB Accreditation: ISAS, SAES

Alliance Christian Academy 13105 Harmon Road Fort Worth, 76177 aca-littlesprouts.com Year established: 2004 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–11 Annual tuition: $5,500–$7,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 5% Total enrollment: 330 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: CTP4 Accreditation: AdvancEd

Anderson Private School for the Gifted, Talented & Creative 14900 White Settlement Road Fort Worth, 76108 andersonschool.net Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12

Annual tuition: $8,214–$13,690 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 25 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 3 Student-teacher ratio: 3 to 1 Standardized test used: None Accreditation: AdvancEd

Bethesda Christian School 4700 N. Beach St. Fort Worth, 76137 bcsfw.org Year established: 1980 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $5,600–$9,295 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 13% Total enrollment: 390 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12–22 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: OLSAT, Stanford Accreditation: ACSI

Calvary Christian Academy 1401 Oakhurst Scenic Drive Fort Worth, 76111 calvaryacademy.com Year established: 1979 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $7,500 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 25% Total enrollment: 420 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: AdvancEd, ICAA, TAAPS, TEPSAC

Cassata Catholic High School 1400 Hemphill St. Fort Worth, 76104 cassatahs.org Year established: 1975 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 9–12 Annual tuition: $1,250–$8,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 100% Total enrollment: 145 Uniform: No Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio:  Standardized test used: TABE Accreditation: AdvancEd, TCCED

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Year established: 2001 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–9 Annual tuition: $13,390–$14,950 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 25% Total enrollment: 24 Uniform: Yes Average class size: <6 Student-teacher ratio: 3 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: None

Christian Life Preparatory School 5253 Altamesa Blvd.

Fort Worth, 76123 clps.info Year established: 2002 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $3,500–$7,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 12% Total enrollment: 310 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12–18 Student-teacher ratio: 12 to 1 Standardized test used: CTP4, ACT, PSAT, SAT Accreditation: AdvancEd

Covenant Classical School 1701 Wind Star Way Fort Worth, 76108 covenantfw.org Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $9,500–$14,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 35% Total enrollment: 382 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 12 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB Accreditation: AdvancEd

Crossroads Christian Academy, Inc. 3512 Roberts Cut Off Road Fort Worth, 76114 crossroadsftworth.org Year established: 2004 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: 8–12 Annual tuition: $2,100 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: Varies Uniform: No Average class size: 16–24 Student-teacher ratio: 5 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford Accreditation: None

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Ekklesia Christian School 1200 E. Bessie St. Fort Worth, 76104 ekklesiachristianschool.com Year established: 1994 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–5 Annual tuition: $3,500 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 50% Total enrollment: 24 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 4 Student-teacher ratio: 5 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford Accreditation: AdvancEd

Fort Worth Academy 7301 Dutch Branch Road Fort Worth, 76132 fwacademy.org Year established: 1982 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–8 Annual tuition: $17,568 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 28% Total enrollment: 200 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: CTP, CTP4, ERB, ISEE, OLSAT Accreditation: AdvancEd

Fort Worth Adventist Jr. Academy 3040 Sycamore School Road Fort Worth, 76133 fwaja.org Year established: 1996 Religious affiliation: Adventist Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $4,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 70 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 10–12 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AAA, TEPSAC

Fort Worth Country Day 4200 Country Day Lane Fort Worth, 76109 fwcd.org Year established: 1963 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $20,430–$22,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 21% Total enrollment: 1,070 Uniform: Yes Average class size: Varies Student-teacher ratio: Varies

Standardized test used: CTP4, ISEE Accreditation: ISAS

Harvest Christian Academy 7200 Denton Highway Fort Worth, 76148 hcasaints.org Year established: 1994 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $9,425–$11,175 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 13% Total enrollment: 485 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: ACSI, TEPSAC

Hill School ⌘ 4817 Odessa Ave. Fort Worth, 76133 hillschool.org Year established: 1973 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 1–12 Annual tuition: $17,400–$19,440 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 145 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 8 Student-teacher ratio: 6 to 1 Standardized test used: WoodcockJohnson, WISC-IV Accreditation: AdvancEd

Holy Family Catholic School § 6146 Pershing Ave. Fort Worth, 76107 hfcsfw.org Year established: 1946 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $6,250–$7,600 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 25% Total enrollment: 156 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: TCCED

Jane Justin School, The ⌘ 1300 W. Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, 76102 cscfw.org Year established: 1970 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $15,500–$19,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 30% Total enrollment: 66 Uniform: Yes

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Average class size: 13 Student-teacher ratio: 6.5 to 1 Standardized test used: WoodcockJohnson Accreditation: TEPSAC, AdvancEd

Key School ⌘ 3947 E. Loop 820 S. Fort Worth, 76119 keyschoolfortworth.org Year established: 1966 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $17,800 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 115 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 6 Student-teacher ratio: 4 to 1 Standardized test used: WoodcockJohnson Accreditation: AdvancEd

Lake Country Christian School 7050 Lake Country Drive Fort Worth, 76179 lccs.org Year established: 1980 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $3,600–$12,950 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 450 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 18 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancEd, ICAA, TAAPS, TEPSAC

Montessori School of Fort Worth 3420 Clayton Road E. Fort Worth, 76116 msftw.org Year established: 1968 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $9,000–$11,070 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 8% Total enrollment: 220 Uniform: No Average class size: 25 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AdvancEd, AMS

Mosaic Academy 1400 College Ave. Fort Worth, 76104 mosaicacademy.org Year established: 2000 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–10 Annual tuition: $3,600 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: Yes

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Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 76 Uniform: No Average class size: 8 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford, Let’s Go Learn Accreditation: 

Our Lady of Victory Catholic School 3320 Hemphill St. Fort Worth, 76110 olvfw.com Year established: 1910 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $5,875 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 75% Total enrollment: 102 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: TCCED

St. Andrew Catholic School 3304 Dryden Road Fort Worth, 76109 standrewsch.org Year established: 1954 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $6,150 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 660 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 21 Student-teacher ratio: 21 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: TCCED

St. George Catholic School § 824 Hudgins Ave. Fort Worth, 76111 stgeorgecatholicschool.org Year established: 1951 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $4,300 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 65% Total enrollment: 178 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 16 Student-teacher ratio: 16 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: TCCED

St. Ignatius College Preparatory High School 8109 Shelton Drive Fort Worth, 76120 ignatiusofloyola.org Year established: 2005 Religious affiliation: Catholic

Grades: 9–12 Annual tuition: $7,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 25% Total enrollment: 32 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 5 Student-teacher ratio: 2 to 1 Standardized test used: TSI Accreditation: NAPCIS

St. Paul Lutheran School 1800 W. Freeway Fort Worth, 76102 sharingnewlifespls.com Year established: 1969 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $3,400–$8,950 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 12% Total enrollment: 205 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 11 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: NLSA

St. Peter’s Classical School 7601 Bellaire Drive S. Fort Worth, 76132 stpetersclassical.org Year established: 2005 Religious affiliation: Orthodox Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $3,950–$9,250 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 12% Total enrollment: 73 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10–12 Student-teacher ratio: 10–12 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: AdvancEd

Southwest Christian School 6801 Dan Danciger Road Fort Worth, 76133 southwestchristian.org Year established: 1969 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $2,995–$16,750 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships:  Total enrollment: 800 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford, TerraNova Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancEd, TANS, TEPSAC

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Year established: 1966 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: 1–6 Annual tuition: $15,150 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 63 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10–12 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: WoodcockJohnson Accreditation: AdvancEd, TANS, SAIS

Temple Christian School 6824 Randol Mill Road Fort Worth, 76120 tcseagles.org Year established: 1973 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $6,500–$7,500 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 525 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12–22 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: Iowa Accreditation: ACTABS

Trinity Baptist Temple Academy 6045 W.J. Boaz Road Fort Worth, 76179 tbta.tbtchurch.org Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $3,600 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 144 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12 Student-teacher ratio: 12 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford Accreditation: NPSAA

Trinity Valley School 7500 Dutch Branch Road Fort Worth, 76132 trinityvalleyschool.org Year established: 1959 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $19,800–$21,630 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 19% Total enrollment: 974 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 19 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: CTP4, ERB, ISEE Accreditation: ISAS, NAIS

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Grapevine Faith Christian School 730 E. Worth St.

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Grapevine, 76051 grapevinefaith.com Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $8,400–$15,420 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 745 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10–18 Student-teacher ratio: 10–18 to 1 Standardized test used: Stanford Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancEd, TAAPS

Holy Trinity Catholic School 3750 William D. Tate Ave. Grapevine, 76051 holytcs.org Year established: 1994 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $7,200–$8,700 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 6% Total enrollment: 340 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 18 Student-teacher ratio: 11 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: TCCED

Novus Academy, The ⌘ 204 N. Dooley St. Grapevine, 76051 thenovusacademy.org Year established: 2014 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $21,000–$25,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 5% Total enrollment: 80 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 8 Student-teacher ratio: 12 to 1 Standardized test used: Star Accreditation: AdvancEd

Haslet

Legacy Classical Christian Academy 12501 N. Highway 287 Haslet, 76052 legacyclassical.org Year established: 2010 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $4,000–$6,000 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 70 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 8 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: aimsweb Accreditation: AdvancEd

Keller

Messiah Lutheran Classical Academy 1308 Whitley Road Keller, 76248 mlcatexas.org Year established: 2000 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $2,200–$8,600 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 20% Total enrollment: 126 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: ERB Accreditation: CCLE, NLSA

Morning Glory Academy 129 Pecan St. Keller, 76248 mgatx.org Year established: 2008 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $3,500 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 5% Total enrollment: 215 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: None Accreditation: NAPS

North Texas Leadership Academy 10200 Alta Vista Road Keller, 76244 ntxleadershipacademy.org Year established: 2012 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $4,817–$8,924 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 65 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 12 Student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1 Standardized test used: MAP Accreditation: None

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School 2016 Willis Lane Keller, 76248 seascs.net Year established: 2000 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $5,900 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships:  Total enrollment: 512 Uniform: Yes

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Kennedale

Fellowship Academy 1021 N. Bowman Springs Road Kennedale, 76060 fellowship-academy.org Year established: 2000 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $5,500–$7,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 25% Total enrollment: 433 Uniform: No Average class size: 18 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: AdvancEd

Mansfield

Pantego Christian Academy, Mansfield Campus 2351 Country Club Drive Mansfield, 76063 pantego.com Year established: 2007 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $9,000–$12,000 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 14% Total enrollment: 147 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1 Standardized test used: OLSAT, TerraNova Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancEd

North Richland Hills

E.A. Young Academy 8521 Davis Blvd.

North Richland Hills, 76182 eayoungacademy.com Year established: 2011 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Annual tuition: $12,780–$14,200 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 75 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 10 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: MAP Accreditation: AdvancED

Fort Worth Christian School 6200 Holiday Lane North Richland Hills, 76180 fwc.org Year established: 1958 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $5,600–$14,635

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Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 750 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 14 to 1 Standardized test used: MAP Accreditation: AdvancEd, NCSA

North Park Christian Academy 7025 Mid-Cities Blvd.

North Richland Hills, 76182 northparknow.com/npca Year established: 1983 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–4 Annual tuition: $3,900–$4,500 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 32 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 8 Student-teacher ratio: 6 to 1 Standardized test used: TerraNova Accreditation: None

St. John the Apostle Catholic School 7421 Glenview Drive North Richland Hills, 76180 stjs.org Year established: 1965 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $6,450–$7,950 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 55% Total enrollment: 210 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 15 Student-teacher ratio: 15 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: TCCED

Southlake

Clariden School, The 100 Clariden Ranch Road Southlake, 76092 claridenschool.org Year established: 1993 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Annual tuition: $4,590–$14,300 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 10% Total enrollment: 100 Uniform: No Average class size: 10–15 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: MAP Accreditation: TAAPS

Fusion Academy Southlake 301 State St., Suite 200 Southlake, 76092 fusionacademy.com

Year established: 2014 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 6–12 Annual tuition: $3,125–$25,200 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: N/A Total enrollment: 77 Uniform: No Average class size: 1 Student-teacher ratio: 1 to 1 Standardized test used: None Accreditation: AdvancED, NCPSA

Southlake Montessori 251 Countryside Court Southlake, 76092 southlakemontessori.org Year established: 2014 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Annual tuition: $7,535–$10,764 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: No Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 16% Total enrollment: 37 Uniform: No Average class size: Varies Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: None Accreditation: AMI

White Settlement

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School § 1201 S. Cherry Lane White Settlement, 76108 spsfw.org Year established: 1952 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $5,999–$7,259 Financial aid: Yes Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 50% Total enrollment: 91 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 14 Student-teacher ratio: 10 to 1 Standardized test used: CogAT, Iowa Accreditation: TCCED

Shady Oak Academy 8200 Tumbleweed Trail White Settlement, 76108 shadyoaklearning.com Year established: 2012 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–8 Annual tuition: $6,500–$8,500 Financial aid: No Scholarships offered: Yes Percentage of students with financial aid/scholarships: 25% Total enrollment: 21 Uniform: Yes Average class size: 4–6 Student-teacher ratio: 5 to 1 Standardized test used: SOI Accreditation: None

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COLLIN COUNTY

Allen ISD allenisd.org Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 972/727-0511 18 elementary schools 3 middle schools 2 high schools

Celina ISD www.celinaisd.com Celina . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469/742-9100 1 primary school 2 elementary schools 1 middle school 1 high school

Frisco ISD friscoisd.org Frisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469/633-6000 40 elementary schools 16 middle schools 9 high schools

Lovejoy ISD lovejoyisd.net Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469/742-8000 3 elementary schools 1 intermediate school 1 middle school 1 high school

McKinney ISD www.mckinneyisd.net McKinney . . . . . . . . . 469/302-4000 20 elementary schools 5 middle schools 3 high schools

Plano ISD pisd.edu Plano . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469/752-8100 44 elementary schools 13 middle schools 14 high schools

Prosper ISD prosper-isd.net Prosper . . . . . . . . . . . 469/219-2000

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Wylie ISD wylieisd.net Wylie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 972/429-3000 11 elementary schools 3 intermediate schools 3 middle schools 2 high schools 1 K–12 school

DALLAS COUNTY

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD cfbisd.edu Carrollton . . . . . . . . . 972/968-6100 24 elementary schools 6 middle schools 5 high schools

Cedar Hill ISD chisd.net Cedar Hill . . . . . . . . . 972/291-1581 7 elementary schools 3 middle schools 3 high schools

Coppell ISD coppellisd.com Coppell . . . . . . . . . . . 214/496-6000

Duncanville ISD duncanvilleisd.org Duncanville . . . . . . . 972/708-2000 9 elementary schools 3 intermediate schools 3 middle schools 2 high schools

Garland ISD garlandisd.net Garland . . . . . . . . . . . 972/494-8201 47 elementary schools 12 middle schools 7 high schools

Grand Prairie ISD gpisd.org Grand Prairie . . . . . . 972/264-6141 22 elementary schools 7 middle schools 3 schools for grades 6–12 6 high schools

Highland Park ISD hpisd.org Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214/780-3000 4 elementary schools 1 middle school 1 intermediate school 1 high school

Irving ISD irvingisd.net Irving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 972/600-5000 20 elementary schools 8 middle schools 5 high schools

Lancaster ISD lancasterisd.org Lancaster . . . . . . . . . 972/218-1400 7 elementary schools 2 middle schools 1 high school

Mesquite ISD mesquiteisd.org Mesquite . . . . . . . . . . 972/288-6411 33 elementary schools 8 middle schools 5 high schools

5 elementary schools 3 middle schools 1 high school

Richardson ISD risd.org Richardson . . . . . . . . 469/593-0000

Dallas ISD dallasisd.org Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 972/925-3700

41 elementary schools 8 middle schools 4 high schools

157 elementary schools 41 middle schools 42 high schools

DeSoto ISD desotoisd.org DeSoto . . . . . . . . . . . . 972/223-6666 6 elementary schools 3 middle schools 1 high school

DENTON COUNTY

Argyle ISD argyleisd.com Argyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940/464-7241 1 elementary school 1 intermediate school 1 middle school 1 high school

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Aubrey ISD www.aubreyisd.net Aubrey . . . . . . . . . . . . 940/668-0060 2 elementary schools 1 middle school 1 high school

Denton ISD dentonisd.org Denton . . . . . . . . . . . 940/369-0000 23 elementary schools 8 middle schools 5 high schools

Krum ISD krumisd.net Krum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940/482-6000 1 elementary school 1 intermediate school 1 middle school 1 high school

Weatherford . . . . . . 817/598-2800 7 elementary schools 2 middle schools 2 high schools

ROCKWALL COUNTY

Rockwall ISD rockwallisd.com Rockwall . . . . . . . . . . 972/771-0605 14 elementary schools 3 middle schools 2 high schools

TARRANT COUNTY

Arlington ISD aisd.net Arlington . . . . . . . . . . 682/867-4611 55 elementary schools 10 middle schools 12 high schools

Lake Dallas ISD ldisd.net Lake Dallas . . . . . . . . 940/497-4039

Azle ISD www.azleisd.net Azle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817/444-3235

3 elementary schools 1 middle school 1 high school

7 elementary schools 2 middle schools 1 high school

Lewisville ISD lisd.net Lewisville . . . . . . . . . 469/713-5200

Birdville ISD birdvilleschools.net Haltom City . . . . . . . 817/547-5700

40 elementary schools 15 middle schools 11 high schools

21 elementary schools 7 middle schools 5 high schools

Little Elm ISD littleelmisd.net Little Elm . . . . . . . . . . 972/947-9340

Burleson ISD www.burlesonisd.net Burleson . . . . . . . . . . 817/245-1000

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Northwest ISD nisdtx.org Justin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817/215-0000

Weatherford ISD weatherfordisd.com

83 elementary schools 29 middle schools 18 high schools

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD gcisd-k12.org Grapevine . . . . . . . . . 817/251-5200 11 elementary schools 4 middle schools 2 high schools

Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD hebisd.edu Bedford . . . . . . . . . . . 817/283-4461 20 elementary schools 5 junior high schools 4 high schools

Keller ISD kellerisd.net Keller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817/744-1000 25 elementary schools 4 intermediate schools 7 middle schools 6 high schools

2 elementary schools 1 intermediate school 1 middle school 1 high school

Castleberry ISD castleberryisd.net Fort Worth . . . . . . . . 817/252-2000

5 elementary schools 1 intermediate school 1 middle school 2 high schools

Fort Worth ISD fwisd.org Fort Worth . . . . . . . . 817/871-2000

Carroll ISD www.southlakecarroll.edu Southlake . . . . . . . . . 817/949-8222

Ponder ISD www.ponderisd.net Ponder . . . . . . . . . . . . 940/479-8200

Aledo ISD aledoisd.org Aledo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817/441-8327

5 elementary schools 2 intermediate schools 1 middle school 2 high schools

Kennedale ISD www.kennedaleisd.net Kennedale . . . . . . . . 817/563-8000

5 elementary schools 2 intermediate schools 2 middle schools 2 high schools

PARKER COUNTY

Everman ISD eisd.org Everman . . . . . . . . . . 817/568-3500

10 elementary schools 3 middle schools 4 high schools

17 elementary schools 5 middle schools 4 high schools

1 elementary school 1 middle school 1 high school

5 middle schools 4 high schools

3 elementary schools 1 middle school 2 high schools

Crowley ISD crowleyisdtx.org Crowley . . . . . . . . . . . 817/297-5800 10 elementary schools 4 intermediate schools 3 middle schools 4 high schools

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD emsisd.com Fort Worth . . . . . . . . 817/232-0880 15 elementary schools

Lake Worth ISD lwisd.org Lake Worth . . . . . . . . 817/306-4200 3 elementary schools 1 intermediate school 1 middle school 1 high school

Mansfield ISD mansfieldisd.org Mansfield . . . . . . . . . 817/299-6300 23 elementary schools 6 intermediate schools 6 middle schools 8 high schools

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