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Shelton School

17301 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75252

www.shelton.org

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.

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked TX School
School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 981 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, ADHD, Language Disorders

Year Founded

1976

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

981 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 41%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

250 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
Uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Diann Slaton

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 16 other private schools located in Far North Dallas.

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Last Day of School

May 24, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked TX School
School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 981 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Dallas, TX is $13,880 for elementary schools and $18,491 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Dallas, TX is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).