Highland Park Presbyterian Day School

HPPDS is a fully accredited co-educational Christian school serving children ages 3 years through 5th grade.
HPPDS believes that the years of early childhood are the most crucial to the establishment of sound educational practices and biblical values.
Classes at HPPDS are structured to provide instruction that is developmentally appropriate and to promote creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking.
Student-to-teacher ratios are deliberately kept low to allow for individualized instruction.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top-Ranked TX School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,495
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Highland Park Presbyterian Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
287 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Highland Park Presbyterian Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Average Class Size
12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Laurie Stewart
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: The Day School partners with families to educate the whole child within a nurturing Christian environment.
  • The Day School provides weekly instruction by specialists in the areas of art, music, Spanish, library, science, motor lab and physical education. Computer literacy and keyboarding skills are taught in a technology lab and reinforced in the classroom.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Highland Park Presbyterian Day School cost?
Highland Park Presbyterian Day School's tuition is approximately $12,495 for private students.
What is Highland Park Presbyterian Day School's ranking?
Highland Park Presbyterian Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Highland Park Presbyterian Day School?
The application deadline for Highland Park Presbyterian Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Highland Park Presbyterian Day School located?
Highland Park Presbyterian Day School is located in the Park Cities neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 4 other private schools located in Park Cities.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top-Ranked TX School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,495
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Dallas, TX is $16,725 for elementary schools and $20,816 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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