Biomedical Preparatory at UT Southwestern
6516 Forest Park Rd.
Dallas, TX 75235
972/749-5900
At Dallas ISD’s Biomedical Preparatory at UT Southwestern, every student steps into a world of discovery, exploring groundbreaking technologies and research projects that position the district as a STEM leader in Texas.
Here, students engage with real medical tools, observe advanced technology, and learn directly from healthcare professionals—experiences typically reserved for a college lecture hall. Inside their elementary classrooms, they’re already laying the foundation to become future doctors, nurses, and researchers. Through this one-of-a-kind partnership with UT Southwestern, students gain meaningful, hands-on experiences alongside medical professionals and scientists.
This innovative learning reflects a districtwide effort to raise outcomes for all students. Dallas ISD has seen a positive shift in Texas Education Agency accountability ratings, with the number of A-rated campuses doubling.
Applications for this premier school and other standout programs like Montessori, Dual Language, and early college are now open. Apply by January 31, 2026, at dallasisd.org/discover.
BASIS Texas Charter Schools
BASIS Benbrook
8901 Vista Way
Benbrook, TX 76126
817/662-7080
BASIS Plano
4501 Hedgcoxe Rd.
Plano, TX 75024
469/750-0046
BASIS Richardson
2200 N. Greenville Ave.
Richardson, TX 75082
469/998-0055
We are future-ready. We are BASIS.
Discover what makes BASIS Charter Schools the top-ranked public school network in the U.S. With advanced academics, we inspire students to reach their full potential and succeed at the world’s best colleges.
• Accelerated STEM and arts curriculum
• Open to all students, regardless of district
• Student clubs and team sports
• Before- and after-school care
Tuition-Free K–12 Education
BASIS Charter Schools are a network of high-performing, tuition-free public charter schools, offering an advanced college preparatory curriculum for grades K-12. For over 25 years, BASIS has educated students at the highest international levels.
Now accepting applications for Fall 2026.
The Compass School of Texas
5414 West Northwest Hwy.
Dallas, TX 75220
214/267-9059
The Compass School of Texas equips students with a strong academic foundation that fosters analytical thinking, instills the joy of learning in a wholesome environment, and inspires the pursuit of purpose.
Compass is proud to announce the continuation of The Pioneer Scholars Program. Through the generosity of committed donors, this program offers opportunities for high-achieving, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade applicants to earn merit-based scholarships that provide partial or full tuition.
These offerings are designed to recognize and reward students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, carry forth the mission of the school, and embody Compass’ five core values: Community, Family, Leadership, Purpose, and Resilience. Scholarship awardees will be selected based on their capacity to lead and serve the Compass community and beyond.
The application and all supporting documents are due on or before February 20, 2026.
Tuition assistance is also available to all applicants. To learn more, please visit compassschooltx.org/admissions.
Dallas Academy
950 Tiffany Way
Dallas, TX 75218
214/324-1481
Restoring the promise of full academic enrichment to students with learning differences since 1965. Our academic plan provides a college preparatory education for students in grades 1–12.
• College preparatory curriculum
• Low student-to-teacher ratio
• Multi-sensory instruction for neurodiverse learners
• Comprehensive extracurricular programs
Join us for an Open House or schedule a campus tour to learn more about us. Register here.
On-Campus Open House: January 23, 2026
Virtual Open House: March 27, 2026
Offering campus tours today.
Dallas ISD
Central Office: 9400 N. Central Expy.
Dallas, TX 75231
972/925-3700
Legacy starts here! Applications now open.
Your child deserves more than a one-size-fits-all education. Dallas ISD schools empower students to lead and think critically. With more than 100 specialty schools, the right fit for your child is here.
• Montessori
• Dual Language
• Collegiate Academy
• Early Learning
• Magnet Schools
• STEM/STEAM
• And more!
Be part of something bigger! Apply by January 31, 2026.
Virtual Discover: January 17, 2026, 10–11:30am, all grades
Dallas Lutheran School
8494 Stults Road
Dallas, TX 75243
214/349-8912
For nearly 50 years, Dallas Lutheran School (DLS) has quietly delivered extraordinary outcomes in the North Dallas private school market. Serving grades 6–12, DLS is intentionally small, allowing students to be known, supported, and challenged, while producing results that rival much larger schools.
With small class sizes and a personalized approach, students are encouraged to explore their passions in academics, athletics, fine arts, leadership, and service. That opportunity leads to excellence: Dallas Lutheran School has earned an impressive 24 state championships, proving that size does not limit success—it amplifies it.
Faith is at the heart of everything at DLS. Christian values guide instruction, relationships, and daily life, shaping students of character, purpose, and integrity.
DLS is also known for its supportive services for students with learning differences, offering individualized support within a mainstream classroom so students can thrive academically while remaining fully engaged in school life.
As DLS celebrates its 50-year legacy, the future is just as bold. A new academic building scheduled for completion in 2026 reflects the school’s continued growth and momentum.
Discover why Dallas Lutheran School remains one of North Dallas’s best-kept secrets. Visit dallaslutheranschool.com or call 214/349-8912 to schedule a personal tour today.
Fairhill School
16150 Preston Rd.
Dallas, TX 75248
972/233-1026
cstanford@fairhill.org
Students with learning differences find success at Fairhill School. For over 50 years, bright students with various learning differences have been able to overcome learning obstacles to reach their full potential. Fairhill has the feel of a traditional school while utilizing a customized approach to learning with multi-sensory instruction, small student-teacher ratios, and a college preparatory curriculum.
Please register for our upcoming Admission Preview Coffee: January 29 or March 26, 2026, 10–11am.
Fort Worth Academy
7301 Dutch Branch Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76132
817/370-1191
admissions@fwacademy.org
Fort Worth Academy is an academically advanced, project-based learning school focused on empowering young people to become the innovators and problem solvers of tomorrow. Through PBL, STEAM, and other real-world experiences, students expand their social-emotional skills, lead with empathy, think critically, and collaborate effectively in a diverse environment. With over 24 high-interest electives, creative fine arts, robust athletics, and one of the lowest student-to-teacher ratios in the DFW area, FWA ensures personalized attention for each student’s gifts and talents to thrive. Head of School Shannon Elders explains, “We love to see students arrive curious and leave inspired.”
Grace Academy of Dallas
11306A Inwood Road
Dallas, TX 75229
214/696-5648
Grace Academy of Dallas is “Christ-Centered and Future-Focused.” Grace Academy is located in the heart of Preston Hollow and serves students in Pre-K3 through the sixth grade. We proudly partner with families to meet both the educational and spiritual needs of each child and offer a unique balance of an academically rigorous curriculum within a nurturing, Christian environment. Students are encouraged to maintain a balance of academic, spiritual, social, athletic, and artistic pursuits and to discover new gifts and talents. Join Grace Academy for a campus tour and discover how your child can “grow with grace!” Exciting things are coming soon to Grace Academy, so follow us to learn more!
Inspire Academy
55 Main St. #293
Colleyville, TX 76034
817/803-5010
Inspire Academy teaches learning-challenged students using multisensory and differentiated instruction to meet their individual needs.
We create a “safe place to learn” academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally, supporting all learning styles.
Jane Justin School
1300 West Lancaster Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
682/303-9356
Tiffany Bronner, Admissions Coordinator
Jane Justin School provides state-of-the-art, evidence-based special education to children, adolescents, and young adults with learning and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to foster the knowledge and life skills necessary for our students to achieve productive and meaningful lives while respecting and embracing the individuality of each child.
We know that finding the right school for children with learning differences can be overwhelming. We invite you to give us a call so we may help you navigate this difficult road and help your child get on the path to meeting his or her full potential.
Key School and Training Center
7950 John T. White Road
Fort Worth, TX 76120
817/446-3738
Key School and Training Center proudly celebrates 60 years of unleashing student and teacher success through individualized instruction, training and advocacy. For six decades, Key School has empowered diverse learners with tools, strategies and support to thrive in and beyond the classroom. To commemorate this milestone, we’ll honor our history, highlight our community impact and continue advancing our mission that has shaped generations of learners. Join our year-long celebration and learn more about the heart of our work by visiting our website.
The Lamplighter School
11611 Inwood Road
Dallas, TX 75229
The Lamplighter School embraces and celebrates the natural curiosity and exuberance with which young children explore their world. Our Pre-K (age 3) through fourth-grade program promotes academic excellence; engages children in the joy of learning; embraces diversity within an inclusive community; encourages creativity and discovery through hands-on learning including woodworking, drama, cooking, music, and art; and connects students with nature through our campus gardens, barn animals, and environmental science program.
Life School
132 East Ovilla Road, Suite A
Red Oak, TX 75154
Experience our 4-Day School Week!
School Monday–Thursday with Fridays off.
Life School is one of a few innovative districts in Texas who have implemented a 4-day school week! A 4-day school week helps boost student well-being and improves school-life balance, giving time back to families for errands, tutoring, or a much-needed mental break.
Our charter school district earned high scores with TEA, including earning an A in College Career and Military Readiness. We were also voted the top charter school in DFW Peoples’ Choice awards for another consecutive year.
When you join Life School, we become partners in your child’s success. This includes a strong focus on science, math, and literacy. Your child will learn to ask strong questions, plan experiments, collect data, analyze information, collaborate, and solve problems. Plus, we are known for our focus on growing leaders.
Request a free viewbook, schedule a visit, or apply online at lifeschool.net.
Logos Christian School
501 Accent Drive
Plano, TX 75075
469/881‑4069
Logos Christian School of Plano is an accredited school that provides Christian, classical education for children in PreK3–5th grade, with plans to expand.
We invite you to attend our January 14 admissions events, or you may contact our Head of School, Jody Capehart, to schedule a time to learn more about Logos and tour the school. To RSVP for the events, please email jcapehart@logoschristianschool.org.
January 14 Open House Events:
• Coffee and Conversation, 9am
• Learn about Logos over Lunch, 11:30am–1pm
• Open House Information Meeting, 7pm
Lumin Lindsley Park Community School
7130 Lindsley Ave.
Dallas, TX 75223
214/824-8950
admissions@lumineducation.org
Imagine a place where love and learning are one. A place where children’s minds and imaginations flourish in a nurturing environment where highly-trained educators inspire a lifelong love of learning in every child, setting them up for success today, tomorrow, and years down the road.
Lumin children, families, and educators are Luminauts: Explorers. Educators. Nurturers. Trailblazers. Luminauts are kind, loving, and respectful of themselves and others.
We serve ages 18 months through 3rd grade. Tour our Montessori community today!
Montessori Children’s House and School
7335 Abrams Rd.
Dallas, TX 75231
214/348-6276
Nestled on 3½-acres of wooded expanse in northeast Dallas, Montessori Children’s House and School (MCHS) is authentic AMI-Montessori education at its finest. Children ages 18 months to 6 years thrive here, surrounded in nature, rooted in wonder.
Discover the magic of MCHS at our Montessori Information Night, Thursday, January 29, 2026, 6–7:15pm.
• Explore our inspiring classrooms
• Meet our dedicated faculty and staff
• Chat with current and former parents
• Bring your questions!
This evening is for adults only. Please RSVP here. We can’t wait to welcome you and show you MCHS!
Parish Episcopal School
Hillcrest Campus, PreK (3 yrs old)–2nd Grade
14115 Hillcrest Road
Dallas, Texas 75254
Midway Campus, 3rd–12th Grade
4101 Sigma Road
Dallas, Texas 75244
972/852-8737
An inclusive Episcopal community, Parish Episcopal School focuses not only on educating children but building a child’s character through Wisdom, Honor and Service, and embracing families through partnership and fellowship. It’s a place where children can explore possibilities that will prepare them throughout their educational journey and beyond; spark their passions through a myriad of experiences; and grow into principled people who strive to positively impact those around them.
“We live in a world that often rushes toward achievement and forgets about character, prizing performance over person. The result is overburdened young people who feel unprepared, uninspired and uncertain of who they are or what they value,” said Dr. Matthew “Matt” J. Rush, Parish’s Allen Meyer Family Head of School. “Alongside our rigorous education, Parish is devoted to helping students recognize their unique potential and develop into good human beings who are prepared, passionate and principled—ready for the road ahead and the moral compass they’ll carry with them every step of the way.”
From parent and family activities, social/emotional programs, engaging curriculum exploring leadership, STEM and global studies to award-winning arts, championship athletics and premier facilities, the possibilities are infinite for students to not only get an education and make a living—they’ll make a difference!
To learn more about the possibilities (PreK–12th grade) that await, visit parish.org/admission.
Primrose Schools
Primrose School of Prestonwood
Primrose School of Frisco West
Primrose School of Klyde Warren Park
Primrose School of Dallas at Kessler Park
Primrose School of Park Cities
Primrose School of Plano at Preston Meadow
Rigley Primrose Schools® is a national accredited private preschool that is committed to delivering a high-quality early learning experience to meet the needs of children and families.
Health and Safety: Primrose schools provide high standards of safety and cleanliness while maintaining a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
Active Minds: Our Balanced Learning® approach provides hands-on learning and teacher guided lessons that help children develop natural curiosity, confidence, and build cognitive skills.
Healthy Bodies: Helping young children develop healthy habits takes time and consistency that are woven into classroom experiences every day through Physical Development and our Balanced Menus.
Happy Hearts: We believe who children become is as important as what they know. Our Happy Hearts Character Development, Music, and Life Skills programs teach the importance of values of belongingness.
We look forward to connecting with you at our Rigley Primrose Schools!
Prince of Peace Christian School & Early Learning Center
4004 Midway Road
Carrollton, TX 75007
972/447-0532
Welcomed. Known. Connected. Prepared.
A Christ-Centered Education for Every Stage.
Prince of Peace Christian School & Early Learning Center serves families with children from 6 weeks through Grade 12, offering an exceptional educational experience in a diverse, caring, Christ-centered community.
At POPCS, students are welcomed to explore their God-given gifts through academics, athletics, the arts, leadership, and faith. They are truly known, supported by dedicated faculty and staff who invest not only in each child’s academic growth, but also in the development of strong character.
Through meaningful relationships, hands-on learning, and engaging opportunities, students are connected to their community and prepared through a robust academic program with a strong foundation in literacy, math, science, and technology. Instruction is designed to build critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills that prepare students for success far beyond graduation. From early learning through high school, POPCS offers a thoughtful, student-centered path for every stage, meeting the individual needs and goals of each student.
Come see what makes POPCS special. Schedule a tour today and experience our vibrant campus, dedicated faculty, and exceptional programs firsthand.
Preview Days
Preschool/Lower School: January 13
Middle/Upper School: January 14
Scholaris Academy
6170 Sherry Ln.
Dallas, TX
214/377-8740
Nestled near University Park, Scholaris Academy is a Dallas micro-school dedicated to personalized learning for grades 1–8. We believe every child should reach their full potential.
We offer a custom-tailored learning plan and curriculum for each student, utilizing small class sizes and expert teachers who foster intellectual curiosity and inspire lifelong learning. We partner closely with parents to help students flourish and build confidence.
Shelton School & Evaluation Center
Grades: Early Childhood–12
17301 Preston Road
Dallas TX 75252
972/774-1772
50 Years of Learning Without Limits
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Shelton is the largest independent school in the world for intelligent students with learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD and related language-based disorders. Since 1976, Shelton has been a national leader in empowering students who learn differently, transforming challenges into strengths through evidence-based instruction and a supportive, inclusive environment.
Serving students from Early Childhood through 12th grade, Shelton provides an experience that integrates academics, social-emotional growth and self-advocacy. Students benefit from customized learning in a mainstream environment, a curriculum that builds confidence, and programs in study skills, organization and social development.
Fine Arts, Athletics, STEM and clubs for every passion round out campus life. Shelton’s 298 educators, specialists and staff—more than 40 percent with advanced degrees—specialize in multisensory teaching methods. Shelton’s student-to-teacher ratio is 6-to-1.
Beyond the classroom, Shelton’s mission extends through its Evaluation Center, Speech Center and Outreach & Training Center, which shares the Shelton approach with educators and families worldwide.
The Class of 2025 includes 101 graduates who earned 506 college acceptances and more than $12.6 million in scholarships—continuing Shelton’s tradition of excellence and its commitment to transforming students and transforming lives.
Ursuline Academy of Dallas
4900 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75229
469/232-1800
An Ursuline graduate is a woman of faith and reflection. She embodies Serviam by using her gifts to learn from and serve others. She appreciates multiple perspectives and celebrates the uniqueness of all, locally and globally. She encourages and exemplifies integrity and resiliency. She is a lifelong learner who engages with others ethically, critically, and empathetically. She is an independent, innovative thinker who instigates and embraces change. She strives to build a strong sense of community. Join us at Ursuline Academy of Dallas, an all-girls Catholic college preparatory school for grades 9–12. For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions at 469/232-1800.
The Westwood School
14295 Midway Rd.
Addison, TX 75001
972/239-8598
At The Westwood School, every student matters. We take the time to truly get to know your student and your family, so we can fully support your child throughout their academic journey. Built on a foundation of Montessori principles, and blended with the world-renowned IB Diploma Programme, our curriculum gives Toddler through 12th grade students the opportunity to explore their interests, develop their strengths, and graduate prepared for college and ready to continue learning.
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