Sample DFW Private Schools
The DFW metroplex is diverse – and so are its private school options. Here’s a general sampling of other private schools in the area to give you an idea of the depth and variety that the Dallas/Fort Worth area offers for private education.
Bishop Lynch High School
Grades 9-12; Enrollment: 1100 9750 Ferguson Road Dallas TX 75228 214-324-3607 www.bishoplynch.org A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Bishop Lynch High School is a secondary learning institution “whose proven excellence in academics arts and athletics provides students with the opportunity to receive a first-rate well-rounded education combined with an exciting and inspiring campus life.”
Cambridge School of Dallas
Grades 6-12; Enrollment: 102 3877 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas TX 75229 214-357-2995 www.cambridgedallas.org The Cambridge School Of Dallas was opened in 1996. It is a Christ-centered classical college preparatory school with a philosophy of “Academic Discipleship.” The school develops both the minds and souls of young Christians by emphasizing classical education.
Cistercian Preparatory School
Grades 5-12; Enrollment: 352 All-boys school 3660 Cistercian Road Irving Texas 75039 469-499-5400 www.cistercian.org Cistercian Preparatory School opened in 1962 and today serves 355 students in grades 5-12. The school’s student body is culturally and economically diverse representing about 25 different feeder schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Student to faculty ratio is 7:1; 54 percent of faculty members have advanced degrees; and 17 percent have a PhD or equivalent degree.
The Clariden School of Southlake
Grades 5-12; Enrollment: 106 100 Clariden Ranch Road Southlake Texas 76092 682-237-0400 www.claridenschool.org Established in 1986 The Clariden School of Southlake serves children ages 3 to 18. The combination of an AMI Montessori Lower School program for Primary and Elementary aged children and a 21st Century project-based Global Strengths program for grades 7-12 is a hallmark of The Clariden School of Southlake and its unique educational approach.
Coram Deo Academy
Grades PreK-12; Enrollment: 1060 (3 campuses) 4700 Wichita Trail Flower Mound TX 75022 800-465-0561 www.coramdeoacademy.org Coram Deo Academy is a classical Christian school with three campuses (Collin County Dallas & Flower Mound) that “seeks to train Christian youth to glorify God by recovering our legacy that of all Western Civilization. The academic program is designed to develop the student through classical Christian learning so that the knowledge (grammar stage) understanding (logic stage) and wisdom (rhetoric stage) of each subject are acquired with increasing sophistication as age grade level and ability rise. Knowledge is then learned line upon line precept upon precept for greater understanding.”
Covenant Christian Academy
Grades PreK3 -12; Enrollment: 635 901 Cheek Sparger Road Colleyville TX 76034 817-281-4333 x 1 www.covenantchristian.net Covenant Christian Academy is an independent Christian college preparatory day school founded in 1979 with a classical curriculum that combines a rigorous academic program with exemplary fine arts and outstanding athletics. Partnering with Christian parents to provide a remarkable education their academic philosophy is founded on 2500 years of the best educational practices. Every course of study ultimately directs students to emulate the perfect excellence found in Christ. The school is located on a beautiful 17 acre campus in Colleyville just minutes from DFW International Airport.
Heritage Christian Academy
Grades K3-12; Enrollment: 352 1408 S. Goliad Street Rockwall TX 75087 972-772-3003 X235 www.heritagechristianacademy.org Heritage Christian Academy is a “K3-12 independent coeducational college preparatory school founded in 1995 that is biblically based and multi-denominational.” The school has had 13 AP Scholars 1 National Merit Scholar and 1 National Merit Commended Scholar.
The Highlands School
Grades PreK-12; Enrollment: 660 1451 East Northgate Drive Irving TX 75062 972-554-1980 www.thehighlandsschool.org The Highlands School is a private Catholic school that uses the “Integral Formation™ method of education developed by the Legionaries of Christ” – emphasizing Apostolic Character Intellectual and Spiritual Formation. The school’s rigorous college preparatory program includes disciplined study in sciences history mathematics literature religion and philosophy.
John Paul II High School
Grades 9-12; Enrollment: 675 900 Coit Road Plano TX 75075 972-867-0005 www.johnpauliihs.org John Paul II High School is a 317000 square foot Catholic co-educational college preparatory school serving grades 9-12 and is the first opened in the Diocese of Dallas in more than 40 years. Founded in 2005 the school’s community comprises “a diverse body of students and educators that strives for excellence values individuality fosters a passion for learning promotes the balanced development of faith mind and body encourages community service and instills a respect for others.”
The Lakehill Preparatory School
Grades K-12; Enrollment: 400 2720 Hillside Drive Dallas TX 75213 214-826-2931 www.lakehillprep.org The Lakehill Preparatory School is a fully accredited co-educational school for K-12 students located in the Lakewood neighborhood in east Dallas. An academic community dedicated to the whole student Lakehill combines a robust college preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth individual enrichment and community engagement. Small class sizes ensure a supportive learning environment and personal attention.
The Montessori Academy of Arlington
Grades PreK-6; Enrollment: 245 3428 W. Arkansas Lane Arlington TX 76016 817-274-1548 www.tmaonline.org The Montessori Academy (TMA) in Arlington was formed in 1981 by a parent cooperative from 13 families. TMA was the only Montessori school in the country to be named a Blue Ribbon School for the 1998-1999 school year. A diverse school TMA features a philosophy of respect active participation in learning critical thinking and parent involvement.
St. Alcuin Montessori
Grades PreK-8; Enrollment: 480+ 6144 Churchill Way Dallas TX 75230 972-239-1745 www.saintalcuin.org St. Alcuin Montessori School is an independent non-sectarian co-educational day school serving students in Montessori and International Baccalaureate programs. Founded in 1964 St. Alcuin has offered “a program and a philosophy that promote higher order thinking and abstract reasoning skills through Montessori Toddler Primary and Elementary programs.” The school added an International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Programme for its Middle School In 2005.
