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The Westwood School

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $24,950
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 10 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
293 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
The Westwood School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 10 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and varies based on level. For more accurate tuition data go to westwoodschool.org/admissions/tuition-and-fees.
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Kelly Nelson
Application URL

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School Notes

  • School Motto: Character, Community, Excellence
  • School Mascot: Wildcats
  • Since 1986, The Westwood School has provided an outstanding Montessori environment beginning at the Toddler level.
  • Westwood blends this highly regarded method with the International Baccalaureate, an ideal overlay to the foundation laid by the Montessori method.
  • Westwood is an authorized IB World School, offering the IB Diploma Programme (grades 11-12).
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Westwood School cost?
The Westwood School's tuition is approximately $24,950 for private students.
What sports does The Westwood School offer?
The Westwood School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is The Westwood School's ranking?
The Westwood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Westwood School?
The application deadline for The Westwood School is Jan. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $24,950
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 10 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Dallas County, TX is $15,480 for elementary schools and $18,782 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Dallas County, TX is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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