DFW is home to some of the Nation's Best Private Schools

The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area is known for being home to some of the nation's best private schools. These schools are recognized for their academic excellence, dedicated faculty, and comprehensive programs that prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

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The Private School Corridor
& Preferred DISD Choices

Catholic Schools Diocese of Dallas

The Diocese of Dallas oversees a number of Catholic schools that provide high-quality education with a focus on academic excellence, spiritual growth, and community service.

Dallas Area All Boy/All Girl Schools

  • St. Mark's School (All Boys)

    From the Statement of Purpose:

    St. Mark’s aims to prepare young men to assume leadership and responsibility in a competitive and changing world. To this end, the School professes and upholds certain values. These values include the discipline of postponing immediate gratification in the interest of earning eventual, hard-won satisfaction; the responsibility of defending one’s own ideas, of respecting the views of others, and of accepting the consequences for one’s own actions; and an appreciation for the lively connection between knowledge and responsibility and the obligation to serve.

  • Ursuline Academy (All Girls)

    From the Statement of Purpose:

    Infused by the spirit of Serviam (I will serve), Ursuline Academy is distinguished as a premier educational institution and center of culture and faith. Three cornerstones and signature programs combine to make Ursuline unique in the Dallas area. Girls take center stage at Ursuline Academy of Dallas. Our students are strongly encouraged to develop their own interests. And they are empowered to become bold leaders. Studies show that girls find it easier to excel and become more confident learners in a student-centered, all-girl setting.

Highland Park ISD

Highland Park Independent School District (HPISD) is a highly regarded public school district located in the affluent communities of Highland Park, University Park, and a small part of Dallas, Texas. Known for its strong academic programs, extracurricular activities, and community involvement, HPISD consistently ranks among the top school districts in the state and the nation.

DFW School Districts

DFW Magnet Schools

The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area is home to several highly regarded magnet schools, known for their specialized programs and strong academic performance. These schools often focus on specific areas of interest such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), the arts, or humanities, offering students unique educational opportunities.