Shelton School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked TX School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,055 students
Yearly Tuition: $18,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Shelton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Shelton School
Pre-K	25
Kind	18
1	30
2	51
3	61
4	70
5	98
6	122
7	100
8	113
9	109
10	91
11	98
12	69

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, ADHD, Language Disorders

Year Founded

1976

Summer School Offered

Yes

Campus Size

30 acres

Student Body

Total Students

1,055 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

166 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,000

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Admissions Director

Diann Slaton

Application URL

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Colors

White, Blue

School Mascot

Charger

School Notes

Shelton's mission is a school and resource center dedicated to making a difference by serving and empowering the lives of students who learn differently because not all great minds think alike.
Our vision is a world model in education of individuals who learn differently through education, evaluation, therapy, research and outreach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shelton School cost?

Shelton School's tuition is approximately $18,000 for private students.

What is Shelton School's ranking?

Shelton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Shelton School?

The application deadline for Shelton School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Shelton School located?

Shelton School is located in the Far North Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 15 other private schools located in Far North Dallas.

School Calendar

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Spring Break

March 15, 2027 (Monday)

Spring Break

March 16, 2027 (Tuesday)

Spring Break

March 17, 2027 (Wednesday)

Spring Break

March 18, 2027 (Thursday)

Spring Break

March 19, 2027 (Friday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Dallas, TX is $16,258 for elementary schools and $21,748 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Dallas, TX is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).