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Fairhill School

Independent school · Grades 1–12

Dallas, TX

16150 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75248

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Texas
  • Serving families in Dallas since at least 2011

Fairhill School is an independent private school in Dallas, Texas, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 100 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Texas. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 83% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
100
Teachers
22.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 46 girls, 54 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 83% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Texas (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of independent schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 64 independent schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    203’11–12191’13–14191’15–16162’17–18132’19–2090’21–22100’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    12
    23
    48
    58
    612
    78
    814
    912
    1012
    1112
    129

    Student body

    White69%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Asian9%
    Two or more races5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native4%
    Black1%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Fairhill School whether it takes part.

    More about Texas's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Fairhill School

    What grades does Fairhill School serve?

    Fairhill School serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Fairhill School?

    About 100 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Fairhill School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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