Dallas Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Dallas Academy
1	7
2	6
3	4
4	9
5	14
6	20
7	24
8	21
9	25
10	5
11	17
12	12

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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

School Motto

Turning Promise Into Reality!

Student Body

Total Students

164 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms required

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,360

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Tuition Notes

$28,525-$33,675 depending on grade and payment plan.

% on Financial Aid

25%

Acceptance Rate

48%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Amy King

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

E-sportsFootball

GolfSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Builders ClubBulldog Cares Community Service Club

Dungeons and Dragons ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Football ClubGame Club

Girl Talkmovie club

Pac & Performing Arts ClubScience Club

Student Ambassador ProgramStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

DA Singers

School Notes

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.

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.

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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 83%. 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).

In what neighborhood is Dallas Academy located?

Dallas Academy is located in the The Peninsula neighborhood of Dallas, TX.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Dallas, TX is $17,012 for elementary schools and $21,878 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Dallas, TX is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).