The Kessler School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Dallas, TX
1215 Turner Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in Texas
- Growing: enrollment up 59% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Dallas since at least 2011
In Dallas, Texas, The Kessler School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 100 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of independent elementary schools in Texas. Enrollment is up about 59% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 172 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–8
- Students
- 100
- Teachers
- 26.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 53 girls, 47 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of independent elementary schools in Texas (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 63% of independent elementary schools in Texas.
- Compared with 68 independent elementary schools in Texas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 Kessler School 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 Kessler School
What grades does The Kessler School serve?
The Kessler School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Kessler School?
About 100 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Kessler 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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