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Akiba Academy, Dallas
"Akiba Academy provides a superior general and Judaic education to children preschool through eighth grade. As a Modern Orthodox school, Akiba develops ethical and responsible members of the Jewish people and American society, knowledgeable about and committed to their Jewish Heritage and the State of Israel."
The Alexander School, Richardson
Small classes. College prep.
Al-Hedayah Academy, Fort Worth
"Al-Hedayah Academy was inaugurated as the first full-time Islamic school in Tarrant County, Texas in 1992."
Allen Academy, Bryan
"Allen Academy was founded to develop responsible, concerned adults with balanced intellectual, character, & physical development inspiring them to reach for the best in all areas while in a safe, structured and familylike atmosphere."
All Saints Catholic Schools, Dallas
A Christ centered and family orientated Roman Catholic elementary school (K-8) in Dallas, TX.
Arbor Creek Montessori School, Farmers Branch
"Founded in 1999, ArborCreek Montessori School, L.L.C. is a private school committed to providing an outstanding academic program by nurturing the social and emotional development as well as the cognitive development of the child ages eighteen months through seven years old."
Austin Jewish Academy, Austin
"Austin Jewish Academy (AJA) is a K-8th grade school committed to academic distinction through a program of general and Jewish scholarship."
Backporch School of Denton
The Backporch School offers interest-based education for grades 1 - 12, using Montessori and Waldorf/Steiner educational techniques. Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD learning programs are available.
Bending Oaks High School, Dallas
"Bending Oaks High School was founded in 1985, by a group of teachers who believed that many students may not have the opportunity to reach their full potential in a large classroom."
Bethel Christian School, Arlington
"An outreach ministry of Bethel Assembly. BCS was founded in 1966 by Reverend Charles Savage as a ministry to preschool, kindergarten and first grade age groups..."
Brazos Valley Sudbury School, Brookshire
Academic and personal freedom in a democratically managed school. 13 acre campus west of Katy. No schedules, bells, or tests, based on Sudbury Valley School in Massachusetts.
Calvary Chapel School, Dallas
Christian school pre-k 4 through 6th grade.
Cedars Montessori School, Austin
"Cedars Montessori School is a pre-school for 3 to 5 year olds. We provide a comprehensive program for the development of intellectual, social and physical skills."
Cistercian Preparatory School, Irving
"Founded with the aim of preparing talented boys for the colleges of their choice by challenging their minds with excellent academic programs, molding their characters through the values of Catholic education, and offering them guidance with both understanding and discipline." 5-12. Boys. Day.
Coram Deo Academy, Highland Village
Coram Deo Academy educates youth in a historic Christian worldview through a rigorous classical curriculum. The goal of CDA is to train ethical leaders and wise thinkers who will shape culture for the glory of God. Coram Deo Academy is a K-12 institution with three campuses in The Flower Mound area and Carrollton.
Country Day School of Arlington, Arlington
"The program at Country Day School of Arlington is academically challenging, with a strong emphasis on leadership and creativity. The school seeks to attract a variety of students who demonstrate motivation and an ability to respond to and be successful in the total school program."
Countryside Montessori, Denton
"We are a licensed, private Montessori preschool for students ages 2 to 6."
Covenant Christian Academy, Colleyville
A PK3-Grade 12 private school in Colleyville, TX serving 560 students.
Covenant Classical School, Fort Worth
"Covenant Classical School partners with like-minded parents to provide a rigorous and Christ-centered classical education, so that our children may know and serve the Lord while developing a lifelong love of learning."
Dallas Christian School, Dallas
Pre-K through 12th grade college prepatory education in a Christian environment.
Dallas International School, Dallas
"Thumbnail sketch: 226 students in preschool (3 years old) through high school, 44% French, 42% American, 14% other nationalities representing 15 nations."
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, Houston
"Established in 1960, Duchesne Academy, as part of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, offers a college-preparatory curriculum which draws on the natural curiosity and ability of students to help them experience a love of learning."
El Paso Country Day School, El Paso
K-12. Day. Coed. Challenging academic program.
Episcopal High School, Bellaire
"EHS, a coeducational day school serving  grades 9-12, prepares its students for higher  education. EHS commits the full extent of its  physical, spiritual, and human resources to the  development of each student."
Excel Academy, Fort Worth
"Highly structured boarding school for teens struggling academically or behaviorally. Family-style living with strong 12-step philosophy. Staff serves as role models. Positive peer pressure emphasizing personal responsibility."
Faith Christian School, Grapevine
"Faith Christian School seeks to provide a full, well-rounded, personally challenging and diverse curriculum in the liberal arts and sciences that emphasizes Christ-like character development as well as academic excellence. Each student is encouraged to go beyond learning to righteous living."
Faustina Academy, Irving
"Faustina Academy of Irving is a NEW private, independent, co-educational, college prep school that offers a challenging classical curriculum with the emphasis on the principles of our faith's traditional catechism. Disciplined atmosphere, enriched spiritual life, and strong character formation is provided to all students from grades Pre-K thru 8th. Highschool expected in 2004."
Flint Academy, Arlington
"The Flint Academy is a new school that is accepting and educating students from PK-3 through 12th grade. We have a fully inclusive school program for students who are advanced, typically developing, and/or have special education needs. Our teachers are certified, college-degreed, many with dual certification in both general and special education."
Fort Worth Academy, Fort Worth
"Founded in 1982, FWA is a vibrant and exciting, co-educational, private, independent K-8 day school. FWA is unique in its commitment to young people; and it is this uniqueness that makes me extremely proud to serve as head."
Fort Worth Country Day School, Fort Worth
"At Fort Worth Country Day School, a dedicated, close-knit community of faculty, parents, alumni, trustees and staff unite to provide the finest college preparatory education for our students."
Great Lakes Academy, Plano, TX
"The mission of Great Lakes Academy, located in Plano, Texas, is to provide a positive and nurturing academic environment for students diagnosed ADD/ADHD or with other Learning Differences. It is our belief that ADD/ADHD children not only learn differently, but that they require a positive nurturing environment with individualized instruction."
Greenhill School, Dallas
Greenhill is a coeducational private day school with a population of over 1200 students, age three and a half through Grade 12.
Happy Hill Farm Academy/Home, Granbury
"Happy Hill Farm Academy/Home serves troubled, hurting children... children with a broad range of  behavioral and academic problems... children who are experiencing emotional instability, often due to family trauma. Some children are from backgrounds of abuse and neglect."
Hilltop Montessori School, Denton
"Hilltop Montessori School opened in August, 2003. We started out with 4 students! Now we have almost filled our building with a class for Toddlers (18 months to 3), a Primary class (ages 3 to 6), and a combined Elementary I (ages 6 to 9) and Elementary II (ages 9 to 12) class."
The Hockaday School, Dallas
"The Hockaday School was established in 1913 by Miss Ela Hockaday and a group of parents intent on providing Dallas and the Southwest with an outstanding college-preparatory school for girls." PK-12. Girls. Boarding/Day.
HomeTaught School, Austin
"Austin's HomeTaught School is a small, secular, classical-oriented school for elementary to middle school students. Teacher to student ratios are very low (1:8 or less) guaranteeing individual attention to each student. Customized classical curriculum; multi-age classes; students set the pace for mastery learning."
Hyde Park Baptist Schools, Abilene
"The purpose of Hyde Park Baptist Schools is to provide quality Christian education through a college-preparatory curriculum in the Austin, Texas community. The Hyde Park Baptist Schools are an integral ministry of Hyde Park Baptist Church."
Iman Academy, Houston
"FAITH has built two full-time, private schools with an enrollment of over 125 students per campus. The South East campus accommodates students up to and including the 9th grade whereas the South West campus accepts students through the 6th grade. Furthermore, FAITH has established a State licensed Day Care program, which accepts children from newborns to 5 years of age."
Incarnate Word Academy, Corpus Christi
Comprehensive Catholic school. PK-12. Coed.
Incarnate Word Academy, Houston
"In the heart of downtown Houston, Incarnate Word Academy (IWA) continues to be a dynamic place where our students learn to grow, to be challenged, and to explore the world around them."
Incarnate Word High School, San Antonio
"Incarnate Word High School is a private Catholic college preparatory school for young women. The school was specifically founded to assist parents in the spiritual formation and education of their daughters."
Jesuit College Preparatory School, Dallas
"Offers young men an education in the Jesuit Tradition, under the direction of member of the New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus, in collaboration with lay women and men dedicated to the ideals of St. Ignatius of Loyola."
The Judson Montessori School, San Antonio
"An education personalized to your child's individual needs and gifts. The Judson Montessori School embodies Dr. Maria Montessori's visionary dream of a school that guides each child to the realization of his or her highest potential."
The John Cooper School, The Woodlands
"The John Cooper School is north Houston's only independent, nonsectarian, college preparatory school spanning grades K through 12. Cooper provides a challenging education for a diverse group of more than 750 boys and girls."
The Kinkaid School, Houston
"The Kinkaid School is a non-sectarian college preparatory day school enrolling a total of 1,280 boys and girls in grades prekindergarten through twelve."
Liberty Christian School, Denton
" Liberty Christian School offers a quality college-preparatory education to students in grades K-12."
Loretto Academy, El Paso
"Loretto Academy was built in the early 1920's by the Sisters of Loretto, under the able guidance of Mother Praxedes Carty." An elementary, middle and high school. Coed PK-2. Girls 3-12.
Lutheran High School of Dallas, Dallas
"In over twenty years of existence enrollment has grown to 265 students and our faculty has increased to 21. Projections for the future include a total enrollment of 400 students at our facility." 7-12. Coed. Day.
Mount Carmel High School, Houston
"Mount Carmel High School has over 49 years of strong Catholic tradition. Founded in 1956 by the Order of the Carmelites, in 1986, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston assumed ownership of the school. Over 5000 students have graduated from Mount Carmel."
The Montessori Academy, Arlington
"TMA is a non-profit parent cooperative Montessori school that has been in continuous operation since 1981. Our school is accredited with the American Montessori Society and employs certified Montessori teachers."
Montessori Children's Cottage, Houston
"Montessori Children's Cottage first opened in January 1970 with four children in a morning class and Ms. Marilla Cohen as the teacher. In 1974, it was incorporated as a Texas Corporation. It has always been family owned and operated, non-sectarian, and in compliance with all federal, state, and A.M.S. standards and regulations."
Montessori Children's House, Fort Worth
"Currently serving children from 18 months of age through 12 years, following the teaching methods of Montessori."
New Age Montessori, Valley Ranch
"Montessori education is an educational system used as “aid to life”. It helps children to develop their intelligence and independence."
New Beginnings Montessori School, Bedford
"At New Beginnings, we are committed to respecting each child’s individual learning pace. Our Guides and students work one-on-one, creating a strong relationship that allows our trained Guides to present lessons as the children are ready to accept them, thus keeping them challenged."
Oak Ridge Christian Academy, Oak Ridge
"The school primarily uses A Beka Publications, Bob Jones University Press, and Saxon math curricula along with other supplemental materials. In grades pre-kindergarten through eight, fundamentals of reading, writing, and math are stressed. Other core subjects include history and science."
Oakridge School, Arlington
"The Oakridge School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school enrolling students in PK3 through grade 12."
O'Connell Consolidated High School, Galveston
"O'Connell Consolidated High School is a 4-year coeducational parochial/private high school that offers college preparatory programs at its campus located in Galveston."
Our Lady of Grace High School, Denton
"A private, independent, co-educational college preparatory school, serving students and their families by providing a classical liberal arts education in the Roman Catholic tradition."
The Parish Day School, Dallas
The Parish Day School is a private Episcopal school with students in 3 year-old pre-k through the 6th grade.
Pope John XXIII High School, Houston
Founded in 2004, Pope John XXIII High School is Houston's newest private high school and the only Catholic high school to serve the city's far west side (30 miles west of downtown Houston on I-10). Situated on a beautiful 35-acre, $12 million campus, the school boasts a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility with accredited faculty (more than half holding advanced degrees).
Prince of Peace Christian School, Carrollton
"Prince of Peace Christian School is located just north of Dallas in Carrollton, Texas. We have over 740 students from age three through tenth grade (11th grade to be added Fall 2003 and 12th grade in 2004)."
The Rainard School, Houston
Houston's only non-profit private school for academically gifted children...offering a school-year program designed to meet the academic, social and intellectual needs of exceptionally bright students ages 4-13. The students meet in small classes of not more than 12 students.
The Regis School of the Sacred Heart, Houston
A Catholic school for boys in grades PK3 - 8th in Houston, Texas.  Founded in 1991, Regis is a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.
Saint Agnes Academy, Houston
"St. Agnes Academy was founded in 1905 by Mother Pauline Gannon, O.P., Prioress of the Dominican Sisters of Houston, Texas."
Saint Alcuin Montessori School, Dallas
Montessori education. PK-8. Coed. Day.
Saint Andrew's Epsicopal School, Austin
"Founded in 1952, we are a college preparatory school with over 600 students in grades one through twelve. Our mission is to provide an enriched academic program within a Christian environment emphasizing the fulfillment of each student's potential."
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux School, Dallas
"Our mission is to challenge all students to reach their potential and to meet the demands of the future as responsible citizens through a dynamic comprehensive curriculum provided in a caring and Christian environment by people committed to excellence."
Saint Francis de Sales School, Houston
The mission of St. Francis de Sales School is to educate each student in a spirit of faith and academic excellence according to Roman Catholic principles. PreK-8.
Saint James Day School, Texarkana
St. James Day School is a K-6 school established in 1948 by the Episcopal Church and fully accredited by SAES. The school stands on 35 acres of natural woodland and serves average to above average children.
Saint John the Apostle School, Fort Worth
"St. John the Apostle Catholic School provides learning conditions that enable each child to develop to their full potential, encouraged by realistic goals and motivated by relevant curriculum."
San Marcos Baptist Academy, San Marcos
"San Marcos Baptist Academy is a fully accredited college preparatory school committed to providing a quality education in a Christian context." 6-12. Coed. Boarding/Day.
Saint Mark's School of Texas, Dallas
"St. Mark's offers boys an array of opportunities for involvement and leadership in the School community and on its playing fields. Whether in or out of the classroom, activities at St. Mark's aim at motivating students to realize their potential, rewarding both striving and achieving." 1-12. Boys. Day.
Saint Mary's Hall School, San Antonio
"An independent coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school."
Saint Nicholas School, Houston
"The Saint Nicholas method, a result of more than twenty-five years of experience in school management, guides the student into success. Level placements are made to create the effective combination of challenge and the personal attention allowed by smaller groups. Teacher to students ratios vary from 1:4 to 1:18 according to age."
Saint Phillips School, Dallas
"The goal of St. Philip’s School is to provide each student with an exceptional academic experience tailored to suit the individual needs of the student."
Saint Pius X High School, Houston
Founded by the Dominican Fathers in 1956, St. Pius X continues a proud tradition of excellence in education.
Saint Rita Catholic School, Fort Worth
"The mission of St. Rita School is the continuous formation of the Christian person, a formation that looks toward the person's final end and the common good of society by providing a quality education in a Christian environment based upon the principles of the Catholic doctrine."
Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School, Houston
"As a faith community, the mission of St. Rose of Lima Catholic School is the integral formation of the entire Christian youth - mind, body, and spirit. St. Rose of Lima Catholic School serves students in prekindergarten through grade 5 in Houston, Texas."
Saint Stephen's Episcopal School, Austin
"St. Stephen's Episcopal School is a coeducational boarding and day school of the Diocese of Texas dedicated to challenging motivated students to live intelligently, creatively, and humanely as contributing members of their society."
Saint Thomas High School, Houston
"The Student body of St. Thomas represents 122 different zip code areas of the greater Houston area. The most distant students travel 35 miles each way while only 7 live within walking distance of the school."
Saint Vincent's Episcopal School, Bedford
"St. Vincent's Episcopal School carries a tradition of learning unsurpassed in the Mid-Cities area of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It is a school where children excel academically while living their early school years within a community of Christian values."
The Selwyn School, Denton
"The Selwyn School is committed to providing an outstanding academic program for students 13 months through 8th grade."
Spring Creek Academy, Plano
"Spring Creek Academy is an accredited private school offering an academic college preparatory education for grades 3 -12 specifically tailored to gifted and talented students. However, all qualified and highly motivated students are encouraged to apply."
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, Houston
"Strake Jesuit is a private, Catholic, four-year college preparatory school for young men grades 9-12. The school was founded in 1961 by the New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus, a religious order of priests and brothers also known as the Jesuits. The Jesuits bring over four and half centuries of tradition and commitment to academic excellence."
The Texas Boys Choir School, Fort Worth
"The Texas Boys Choir School, attended by an average of 40 students each year, provides an academic structure that enables the members of the Tour Choir to meet professional tour requirements."
Texas Military Institute, San Antonio
Founded in 1893, TMI is the oldest Episcopal Church-sponsored college-preparatory school in the Southwest. TMI’s vision is unique, bold, and timely. At a time when the independent school world seems to be more concerned with “being all things to all people,” TMI stands out because the mission of the school drives our program and sets our standards.
Trinity Christian Academy, Addison
"Bases its mission statement on a Christian world view which comes from the truths of the Christian faith found in the infallible, inerrant, and inspired Word of God. The Bible is authoritative, reliable, and the final source of truth."
Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth
"Trinity Valley School is firmly established as a kindergarten-through-grade 12 independent college preparatory school with a total student enrollment of nearly 900."
Trinity Christian School, Lubbock
"Trinity Christian School has a clear sense of mission to incorporate Biblical foundational principles with excellence in academics in a cooperative effort with the student, parent and school."
Ursuline Academy of Dallas, Dallas
"Six Ursuline Sisters opened the first private school for girls in Dallas, Texas on the second of February, 1874. There were seven girls enrolled...their mission: to provide Christian education for young women."
Westwood Montessori School, Dallas
"Promotes development of social skills, emotional growth, physical coordination, and cognitive preparation. High academic standards are achieved in an atmosphere that fosters independent thinking, personal responsibility, freedom of choice, and self-esteem."
Windsong Montessori School, Dallas
Beginner, Preschool, and Elementary. Warm, Nurturing Environment. Bright, Glass-Walled Classrooms. Summer Camp, Swimming, & Gymnastics. Teacher training internship.
Yardley Montessori School, Mound
Private Montessori preschool located in Flower Mound, Texas for children ages 3-6

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