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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TX School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 293 students
Yearly Tuition: $24,950
Application Deadline: Jan. 8
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The Westwood 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	The Westwood School
Nursery	31
Pre-K	50
Kind	17
1	18
2	24
3	17
4	13
5	16
6	20
7	11
8	19
9	17
10	17
11	14
12	9

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Year Founded

1986

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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School Motto

Character, Community, Excellence

Student Body

Total Students

293 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

List of Courses Offered

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
International Baccalaureate World School (IB)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 8

Yearly Tuition Cost

$24,950

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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

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountrySoccer

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Colors

green and blue

School Mascot

Wildcats

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClassBallet & Tap

Chess WizardsCooking Class

Recreational Athletic Programs:

BasketballFlag Football

SoccerVolleyball Team

School Notes

Since 1986, The Westwood School has provided an outstanding Montessori environment beginning at the Toddler level (12 months).
Westwood lays a solid academic foundation with the Montessori method and advances into the highly regarded International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Westwood is an authorized IB World School, offering the IB Diploma Programme (grades 11-12).

Since 1986, The Westwood School has provided an outstanding Montessori environment beginning at the Toddler level (12 months).Westwood lays a solid academic foundation with the Montessori method and advances into the highly regarded International BaccalaureateDiploma Programme.Westwood is an authorized IB World School, offering the IB Diploma Programme (grades 11-12).

Source: Verified school update

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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. 8.

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The average private school tuition in Dallas County, TX is $14,990 for elementary schools and $19,160 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).