The Lamplighter School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 470 students
Yearly Tuition: $30,217
Application Deadline: Dec. 8
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School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	The Lamplighter School
Pre-K	130
Kind	88
1	69
2	64
3	62
4	57

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Pre-K is largest with 130 students, far more than Grade 4's 57.

Year Founded

1953

Campus Size

12 acres

School Motto

A student is not a vessel to be filled but a lamp to be lighted.

Student Body

Total Students

470 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

64 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

42%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 8

Yearly Tuition Cost

$30,217

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Tuition Notes

Half-day and full-day pre-kindergarten is offered. Tuition for the half-day program is $16,819.

Admissions Director

Becky Walker

Admissions Associate

Sydney Allen

Application URL

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School Notes

The Lamplighter School is dedicated to igniting the potential of each child. Focused on students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, young children are engaged in the joy of learning through intellectual discovery in a nurturing, inclusive, and collaborative environment. At Lamplighter, the student is central and our faculty is extraordinarily skilled at working side by side to nurture each child's natural curiosity. Lamplighter offers limitless possibilities for learning, including opportunities to solve real problems, develop STEM skills, and benefit from our outdoor environmental science building, barn, and gardens. Students at Lamplighter emerge as risk takers, problem solvers, and confident leaders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Lamplighter School cost?

The Lamplighter School's tuition is approximately $30,217 for private students.

What is The Lamplighter School's ranking?

The Lamplighter 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 The Lamplighter School?

The application deadline for The Lamplighter School is Dec. 8.

In what neighborhood is The Lamplighter School located?

The Lamplighter School is located in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 12 other private schools located in Northwest Dallas.

School Calendar

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School Closed

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break - School Closed

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break - School Closed

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

Thanksgiving Break - School Closed

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

School Closed

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

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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).