Dallas Academy

Dallas Academy's mission is to restore the promise of full academic enrichment to students with learning differences.
We establish a meaningful connection with each student to overcome barriers to success.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $18,360
  • Acceptance rate: 48%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Dallas Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), and math (dyscalculia), ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and memory and processing disorders
Year Founded
1965

Student Body

Total Students
164 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Dallas Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms required

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$18,360-$26,680 depending on grade and payment plan.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
Acceptance Rate
48%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Jessica Rall

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Builders Club, Bulldog Cares Community Service Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Football Club, Game Club, Girl Talk, movie club, Pac & Performing Arts Club, Science Club, Student Ambassador Program, Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:
DA Singers

School Notes

  • Dallas Academy is a grade 1-12 private school on the on the shores of White Rock Lake in Lake Highlands. Dallas Academy`s mission is to restore the promise of full academic enrichment to students with learning differences. A meaningful connection with each student is established to overcome barriers to success. Dallas Academy offers students and parents the best of both worlds by providing an effective program and strategies to meet the special educational needs of bright students with learning differences, while including the activitiesof alarger, more traditional school.
  • Founded in 1965, by former Dallas Mayor Wallace Savage and his wife, Dorothy, Dallas Academy offers a structured, multisensory program for students to achieve success both in and out of the classroom. Organizational skills, self-discipline, time management, and solid academics instill students with genuine self-esteem. Students are mentored by a dedicated, experienced staff of teachers who continuously raise expectations while providing the tools and support necessary for success. Classes are small, with students to be encouraged, praised, and guided toward achieving their goals. A student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1. Every student on campus is known by all teachers, making it easy forDallas Academy emphasizes college preparation.
  • Dallas Academy students continue to achieve success both academically and in extracurricular programs. Students are encouraged to participate on school athletic teams, in musical and theatrical productions, on the award winning yearbook staff, or be a member of the numerous clubs and activities that Dallas Academy offers. Dallas Academy is accredited by Cognia. Dallas Academy welcomes visitors to campus to tour their beautiful facility, which was a 2009 AIA Design Winner for architects Good, Fulton & Farrell.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dallas Academy cost?
Dallas Academy's tuition is approximately $18,360 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Dallas Academy?
The acceptance rate of Dallas Academy is 48%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Dallas Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Texas with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Dallas Academy offer?
Dallas Academy offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, E-sports, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Dallas Academy's ranking?
Dallas Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Dallas Academy?
The application deadline for Dallas Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
What neighborhood is Dallas Academy located?
Dallas Academy is located in the The Peninsula neighborhood of Dallas, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $18,360
  • Acceptance rate: 48%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Dallas, TX is $13,880 for elementary schools and $18,491 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Dallas, TX is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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