#1 Best Independent Schools in Dallas, TX
The Kessler School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in Texas
Dallas, TX
A+Overall grade100 students4 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Dallas, TX
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Dallas, TX. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Dallas, TX
Fairhill School
Independent school · Grades 1–12
Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Texas
Dallas, TX
A+Overall grade100 students4 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Dallas, TX
The Hockaday School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Dallas
Dallas, TX
A+Overall gradeAll girls1,090 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Dallas, TX
Lakehill Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Dallas, TX
A+Overall grade419 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Dallas, TX
Shelton School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
89% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Dallas, TX
AOverall grade1,082 students6 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Dallas, TX
The Lamplighter School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2011–12
Dallas, TX
A-Overall grade340 students8 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Dallas, TX
Momentous School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Dallas since at least 2011
Dallas, TX
B-Overall grade183 students12 students per teacher
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