Vanguard Preparatory School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 116 students
Yearly Tuition: $32,975
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Vanguard Preparatory School
Kind	2
1	1
2	10
3	8
4	10
5	13
6	6
7	12
8	7
9	10
10	14
11	9
12	7
Ungraded	7

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Difficulty organizing and expressing thoughts in writing (Disorder of Written Expression) Learning disability that affects handwriting/fine motor skills (Dysgraphia) Speech and Language Disorders Math reasoning/comprehension difficulties (Dyscalculia

Year Founded

1993

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 24, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

116 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

41%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$32,975

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Tuition Notes

2026-2027 Tuition Rates Lower/Middle/High School: $32,975 Launch Transition Program (Full-Time): $32,975 Launch Transition Program (Part-Time, 4 Days per Week): $26,380 Excluded from Tuition: Sport uniforms, spirit wear, afterschool care (optional) Field Trips (required) *Enrollment Fee: $4,850 Re-Enrollment Fee: $1,125

% on Financial Aid

13%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,700

Admissions Director

Lauren Campos

Admissions Associate

Patti Pickering

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballBowling

DanceE-sports

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Robotics Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Drama ClubPerforming Arts

Recreational Athletic Programs:

KickballPickleball

Sports Club

School Notes

Vanguard Preparatory School, the leading therapeutic private school in Dallas-Fort Worth, partners with families and professionals to provide expert, compassionate support that helps students with diverse needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We serve students with learning differences, speech-language deficits, sensory needs, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, and other social and emotional disorders.

School Mascot: Wolfpack

Vanguard Preparatory School was founded to address the needs of students experiencing academic, social, and emotional difficulties.

Philosophy
At Vanguard, we recognize that all students have unique potential and can achieve when given relevant learning tasks in an atmosphere where appropriate behaviors are practiced daily.

Therapeutic Approach
The cornerstone of Vanguard `s therapeutic program is our emphasis on the research-based method of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). We recognize that for many of our students, social skills and self-regulation are concepts that must be taught. While students may be book smart, they will not be successful in life without these relational skills. With the support of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), we provide every student with practical social-emotional competence assessments to benchmark not only their academic progress but social and emotional as well.

Our goal is to provide each student with the support to be a happy, productive and successful person. We accomplish this through a holistic and therapeutic educational approach with the following focus:

Actively teaching social skills necessary for productive relationships
Providing regular group therapy
Developing coping skills
Teaching problem solving
Setting consistent limits
Clearly communicating expectations clearly
Rewarding conscientious hard work and effort
Building character, personal responsibility, and accountability
Teaching conflict resolution
Encouraging self-discipline and responsibility for personal growth
Valuing attitude over aptitude

Beliefs
Vanguard's approach to education is inspired by several foundational beliefs:

We believe that students often communicate with their behavior and when they do, we take time to listen and understand.
We believe social-emotional learning lays the groundwork for academic success.
We believe that when students are intellectually engaged, they will develop behaviors that positively shape their future.
We believe that what children learn in school should be reinforced at home.
And, we believe in the power of difference. At Vanguard, students learn to respect and support differences in one another, developing a mindset that will benefit them throughout their lives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Vanguard Preparatory School cost?

Vanguard Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $32,975 for private students.

What sports does Vanguard Preparatory School offer?

Vanguard Preparatory School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Dance, E-sports and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Vanguard Preparatory School?

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

School Reviews

5 3/19/2021

I can't say enough positive things about Vanguard!! It was a game changer for our son with ADHD. Public school was completely failing him, academically, socially and emotionally. He was miserable and fought about going to school every day. Vanguard fills the gaps that we were left with in public school. We finally found a place where our son feels like he belongs and he is doing so good now! The teachers and the counselors at Vanguard really care about the students and their progress. The therapeutic environment is absolutely amazing for kids that need it. For the first time in our son's life, he actually likes going to school! Way to go Vanguard staff for the amazing job you do everyday!

- Posted by Parent - Billie Winkle

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