The Compass School of Texas
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–2
Dallas, TX
5414 W NW Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Dallas
- Smaller classes than 87% of independent schools in Texas
In Dallas, Texas, The Compass School of Texas is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 2nd grade. About 29 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of independent elementary schools in Texas. The school day runs about 7 hours, 173 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–2
- Students
- 29
- Teachers
- 7.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 11 girls, 18 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% of independent elementary schools in Texas (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of independent elementary schools in Texas.
- Compared with 68 independent elementary schools in Texas.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Texas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Compass School of Texas whether it takes part.
- Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) · Education savings account
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?
Questions about The Compass School of Texas
What grades does The Compass School of Texas serve?
The Compass School of Texas serves grades Pre-K–2.
How many students attend The Compass School of Texas?
About 29 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Compass School of Texas?
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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