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The Hillier School

Special education school · Grades 2–8

Dallas, TX

3821 University Blvd, Dallas, TX 75205

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any special education school in Dallas
  • Smaller classes than 67% of special education schools in Texas
  • Serving families in Dallas since at least 2011

In Dallas, Texas, The Hillier School is a special education school for students from 2nd grade through 8th grade. About 28 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of special education schools in Texas. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–8
Students
28
Teachers
6.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 10 girls, 18 boys
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 67% of special education schools in Texas (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of special education schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 12 special education schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    36’11–1242’13–1437’15–1653’17–1852’19–2037’21–2228’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    24
    34
    43
    55
    68
    72
    82

    Student body

    White46%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Black18%
    Two or more races14%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

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

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    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 The Hillier School

    What grades does The Hillier School serve?

    The Hillier School serves grades 2–8.

    How many students attend The Hillier School?

    About 28 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Hillier 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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