Private School Guide Each year, thousands of Tarrant County parents begin their hunt for the perfect private school. Filling out application after application, setting up interviews and making multiple visits to schools, these diligent and dedicated parents seek an answer to an age-old question: Where will my child excel academically, grow personally and truly enjoy learning? Whether you re seeking a private school for a specific teaching methodology or prefer that your child learn in a religious environment at a school that shares your family s vision, the search can seem daunting. Things can get especially tricky if you are enrolling more than one child into private school one size doesn t fit all, and it s difficult to find just the right match. Extensive research is often required, and critical questions will arise regarding tuition costs, test assessments, personal interviews and the application process, among others. When it comes down to it, choosing a private school for your child is no easy task, to say the least. In the following pages, you will find a comprehensive list of private schools in Tarrant County. From fine arts academies and faith-based schools, to Montessori academies and schools focused on accelerated learning for the gifted and talented, the 2012 Private School Guide gives parents an in-depth look at each school, including accreditation, studentto-teacher ratio, cost of tuition and teacher requirements. We hope you will find this quick reference to the area s private schools helpful as you explore the possibilities of your child s private school education., Texas: The City s Magazine 71
Private School Guide School Name Al-Hedayah Academy 817.265.6667, hedayah.com All Saints 817.624.2670 ascsfw.org All Saints Episcopal School 817.560.5700, asesftw.org Anderson Private School for Gifted & Talented & Creative 817.448.8484 andersonschool.net Faith Academy 817.483.0119 ext. 307 Barbara Gordon Montessori School Colleyville 817.354.6670, bgmontessori.org Burleson Adventist School Burleson 817.295.6812 burlesonadventistschool.com Bethesda Christian School 817.281.6446 bethesdachristianschool.org Burton Adventist Academy 817.572.0081 burtonacademy.org Calvary Christian Academy 817.332.3351 calvaryacademy.com Cassata High School 817.926.1745 cassatahs.org CCC Academy 817.274.9494 thecccacademy.com Children s Courtyard locations throughout the DFW Metroplex 877.624.2604 childrenscourtyard.com Children s University 817.784.6655 childrensuniversity.com Chisholm Trail Academy Keene 817.558.4404 ctanet.org The Clariden School of 682.237.0400 claridenschool.org 135 18:1 PK2 thru 12th $5,350-$5,850 118 15:1 PK thru 8th $4,950 - $7,450 860 8:1 PK thru 12th $4,000-$16,700 Rolling After 25 4:1 PK thru 12th $8,214-$13,690 After State Degree/ graduate degree Degree and / professionals in their field/ gifted adults AdvancEd/CASI TCCED SAES, ISAS AdvancEd/ CASI 22 10:1 K thru 8th $3,600 Four-year degree ACSI 185 13:1 14 mos thru 8th 111 15:1 PK thru8th $8,000-$13,000 $3,105/$300 registration fee After 430 15:1 K thru 12th $4,150-$7,750 After 332 17:1 PK thru 12th $4,100-$8,100 428 15:1 K thru 12th $5,800-$6,800 150 15:1 9th-12th $3,500 42 4:1 Varies 400 program program 18 mos thru 3rd 6 weeks thru 13 18 mos thru 6th Degree, AMI Degree and state state state Degree, state AMITOT NCPSC ACSI, TEA, Adventist Board of Education ICAA,, CASI, TCCED $550 per month College degree CLCCA program $5,000-$12,000 Summer/Fall 171 17:1 9th thru 12th $4,830-$7,810 August 115 12:1 Age 3 thru 9th grade program NAEYC Varied by program. Elementary: Degree/ Degree/ $8,150-$12,500 Rolling After AMI Diploma Seventh Day Adventist Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges, TANPS AMI Regognized, TAAPS 72 fwtx.com ~ August 2012
Covenant Christian Academy Colleyville 817.281.4333, covenantchristian.net Covenant Classical School 817.820.0884 covenantfw.org Créme De La Créme Colleyville 817.416.3683 cremedelacreme.com Crown Of Life Lutheran School Colleyville 817.251.1881, crownoflife.org Ekklesia Christian School 817.332.1202, worldmbc.com Fellowship Academy Kennedale 817.483.2400 fellowship-academy.org Academy 817.370.1191, fwacademy.org 630 15:1 PK3 thru 12th $6,000-$13,250 After 220 10:1 K thru 12th $8,100-$11,815 February 175 Varies Infants thru K; after school program thru 5th Varies After 115 15:1 PK2 thru 8th $2,250-$8,850 21 8:1 3 thru 6th $325/month After ACSI or state Master's Exceeds state requirements state College degree required, /must be an active participant in a Christian church ACSI,, TAPPS, CASI, memberships with ACCS, TAPPS, State licensed NLSA, CASI 250 15:1 PK3 thru 12th $4,500-$6,000 Degree/Certified AdvancEd/ 230 8:1 K thru 8th $14,995 Adventist Academy 817.370.7177, fwaa.net 90 15:1 PK thru 8th $3,350 state / by church Texas Conference of Seventh Day AdventistS Christian School North Richland Hills 817.520.6200, fwc.org 881 14:1 Pre PK3 thru 12th $8,000-$12,100 February state Country Day School 817.732.7718, fwcd.org 1,110 10:1 K thru 12th $17,450-$18,780 October and March After master s ISAS Montessori School 817.294.9850 fortworthmontessori.com 85 2:1 to 7:1 PK $6,000 AMS Montessori Certification Gateway School 817.226.6222 gatewayschool.com 20-50 10:1 5th thru 12th $14,200 ($650 supply fee/$150 application fee) Under consideration Teaching degree/ AdvancEd/ Grace Prep. Academy 817.557.3399, graceprep.org 450 16:1 K thru 12th $5,000-$6,000 Degree, NAUMS Grapevine Faith Christian School Grapevine 817.442.9144, grapevinefaith. com 750 13:1 PK4 thru 12th $7,300-$12,800 ACSI ACSI,, TAPPS Happy Hill Farm Academy Granbury 254.897.4822 happyhillfarm.org 175 8:1 K thru 12th Day School: $6,100-$8,700: Boarding: $36,000 (liberal scholarships) Degree and /Master's Harvest Christian Academy Watauga 817.485.1660, hcasaints.org 297 14:1 K thru 12th $6,200-$8,200 State Certified/ACSI /Masters ACSI 74 fwtx.com ~ August 2012
Hill School of 817.923.9482, hillschool.org Holy Cross Christian Academy Burleson 817.295.7232 hccaburleson.com Holy Family 817.737.4201, hfsfw.org St. Joseph 817.419.6800, hrcstx.com Holy Trinity Grapevine 817.421.8000, holytcs.org Immaculate Conception Denton 940.381.1155 catholicschooldenton.org Jane Justin School 817.390.283, cscfw.org 175 7:1 1st thru 12th $14,300-$15,650 200 14:1 PK thru 8th $1,125-$5,080 Ongoing state Degree/ 233 14:1 PK3 thru 8th $3,300 to $6,800 Certified 441 19:1 PK thru 8th $3,869 - $7,596 Febuary state 390 11:1 PK thru 8th $$6,695 - $6,900 February Master s 253 20:1 PK thru 8th $4,380-$4,880 Ongoing 57 2:1, 5:1, 6:1 / need 12 hours education PK thru 6th $13,500 State ACSI ACRE, TCCAC, TPSAC TCC, TEA TCCED, National Blue Ribbon TCCED, TEA AdvancEd/ CASI Joshua Christian Academy Joshua 817.295.7377 joshuachristianacademy.org 93 8:1 PK3 thru 12th $4,500 Four-year degree/ or in pursuit of degree Key School 817.446.3738 thekeyschool.com 100 4:1 1st thru 12th $17,400 Certified AdvancEd/ CASI, CEVIS Lake Country Christian School 817.236.8703, lccs.org 400 9:1 PK3 thru 12th $4,430-$10,140 Jan. 13, 2013, CASI, ACSI Liberty Christian School Argyle 940.294.2000 libertychristian.com 1,275 17:1 PK thru 12th $5,000-$16,000 30 percent hold master's or higher AdvancEd/ Lighthouse Christian Academy 817.237.7641 lcafw.org 180 8:1 PK2 thru K $1,800-$4,100 Elementary: degree/ ; PK: high school diploma/ experiende Messiah Lutheran Classical Academy Keller 817.431.5486, mlcatexas.org 110 15:1 PK2 thru 8th $2,000-$7,500 Bachelor s degree NLSA Montessori Children s House 817.732.0252, mchfw.com 135 12:1 or less Toddlers thru 6th $1,186/monthly American Montessori Society Credential AMS, AdvancEd, NCPSA Nazarene Christian Academy Crowley 817.297.7003, fwf.org 385 20:1 K thru 12th $4,995-$5,425 Up to age 12 Degree/ teachers ACTABS, ACSI, TEA New Beginnings Montessori Bedford 817.267.8100, nbmontessori.com 26 8:1 18 mos thru 6 years $6,500 AMI or AMS Montessori AMI 76 fwtx.com ~ August 2012
Nolan Catholic High School 817.457.2920 nolancatholichs.org North Park Christian Academy North Richland Hills 817.498.8456, northparknow. com Notre Dame Wichita Falls 940.692.6041 notredamecatholic.org Our Lady of Victory 817.924.5123, olvfw.com Our Mother of Mercy 817.923.0058, omom.org Pantego Christian Academy Elementary: Mansfield 817.460.3315, pantego.com Park Row Christian Academy 817.277.1021 parkrowchristian.net Bedford Bedford 817.545.5485 Columbus Trail 817.423.4000 Primrose School at Eagle Ranch 817.236.6760 Hall Johnson Grapevine 817.416.0404 myprimroseschool.com/ halljohnson Primrose School at Heritage Keller 817.741.5044 Hidden Lakes 817.337.4666 Keller Keller 817.337.0717 Grand Peninsula Grand Prairie 817.477.0077 956 11:1 9th thru 12th $10,640-$12,760 In-parish discount After TCCED, TEA, 42 10:1 PK3 thru 4th $2,500-$4,100 Degree Member of ACSI 201 12:1 PK thru 12th $5,960-$7,260 Rolling After Master s degree TCCED, 141 25:1 PK3 thru 8th $6,943 - $13,000 State TCCED 145 10:1 PK3 thru 8th $3,600 - $4,200 After 830 12:1 PK thru 12th $2,495-$10,995 200 16:1 (Preschool varies by age) 140 Varies 170 Varies 145 Varies Nursery thru 6th 6 weeks to 10 6 weeks to 10 $4,935 (Preschool varies by number of days) state, Assn. of Christian Schools International TCCED CASI, State, NCSA, CASI, CASI, CASI After, CASI, CASI, CASI, CASI, CASI 78 fwtx.com ~ august 2012
Mid-cities Hurst 817.485.8993 NE Flower Mound Flower Mound 972.691.3815 NE Green Oaks 817.543.2626 Parkwood Hill 817.281.5322 817.421.8087 Walnut Creek Mansfield 817.477.0880 Wellington Flower Mound 972.691.9595 Redeemer Lutheran School Benbrook 817.560.0032 redeemerfw.org Southwest Christian School Elementary: 817.294.0350 Preparatory: 817.294.9596 southwestchristian.org St. Andrew 817.924.8917 standrewsch.org St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Keller 817.431.4845, seascc.org St. George 817.222.1221, sgcctx.org 135 Varies 120 Varies 170 Varies 160 Varies 200 Varies 6 weeks to 10 6 weeks to 10, CASI, CASI, CASI, CASI, CASI, CASI, CASI 60 Varies K3 thru 5th $2,100-$4,400 Bachelor s degree 909 11:1 Early childhood 3 thru 12th $4,300-$13,700 Rolling Bachelor s degree, master s /state 690 21:1 PK3 thru 8th $1,500-$7,400 Rolling After Degree/ 620 21:1 PK3 thru 8th $2,686-$7,620 February Bachelor s degree/ mininimum of 12 hours in education/ desired Department of Protective/ Regulatory Services, ACSI, TISC ACSI Member, TISC Member TCCED 200 15:1 PK thru 8th $3,800-$4,500 Degree/ NCEA St. Ignatius College Preparatory 817.801.4801 ignatiusofloyola.org 41 2:1 9th thru 12th $5,000 Professional degree NAPCIS St. John the Apostle North Richland Hills 817.284.2228, stjs.org 295 10:1 PK4 thru 8th $5,995 - $7,350 Degree/ TCCED 80 fwtx.com ~ August 2012
St. Maria Goretti 817.275.5081, smgschool.org St. Paul Lutheran School 817.332.2281, stpaulfw.com 450 26:1 PK thru 8th $2,461-$6,772 Degree/ NCEA 225 14:1 PK4 thru 8th $6,500 Bachelor s degree NLSA, TEPSAC St. Paul s Preparatory Academy 817.561.3500, stpaulsprep.com 250 14:1 Early childhood thru 12th $7,050 College degree TAAPS St. Peter the Apostle 817.246.2032, spsfw.org 110 10:1 PK thru 8th $5,999-$7,259 After Degree/ TCCED, St. Peter s Classical School 817.294.0124 stpetersclassical.org 70 12:1 K4, K thru 12th $7,500-$8,500 After Diploma St. Rita 817.451.9383, saintritaschool.net 200 15:1 PK3 thru 8th $2,500-$6,025 March After TCCED St. Vincent s Episcopal School Bedford 817.354.7979, svsbedford.net 160 12:1 3 years thru 12th $1,940-$11,025 state Tate Springs Christian School 817.478.7091, tatespringschristianschool.com 150 16:1 K thru 6th $4,050/$300 registration fee Degree and SBACS Temple Christian School 817.457.0770, tcseagles.org 610 15:1 K5 thru 12th $4,175-$7,160 state ACTABS, TABS Temple Christian West Campus 817.244.1136. tcseagles.org 102 12:1 K4 thru 12th $4,175-$6,115 state ACTABS, TABS The Flint Academy 817.277.0620, flintacademy.com 94 6:1 PK3 thru 12th $10,000-$17,000 Rolling College degree or higher, advanced degree CiRCE Institute The Montessori Academy of 817.274.1548 tmaonline.org 254 6:1 18 mos thru 6th $9,080 (K-6th) Toddler through K: Montessori ; 1-6 grades: college degree/montessori AMS, TAAPS, The Oakridge School 817.451.4994 theoakridgeschool.org 875 10:1 3 thru 12th $6,515-$18,300 March 1, then Rolling Master's degree ISAS Trinity Baptist Temple Academy 817.237.4255 tbta.tbtchurch.org 150 12:1 2 and 3 year old Mother's Day Out, PK4 thru 12th $1,350-$3,000 March Certified by ACSI and ABEKA, Degree or degree in progress NPSAA Trinity Christian Academy Willow Park 817.441.7901, tcaeagles.org 470 18:1 PK4 thru 12th $3,300-$7,400 February Bachelor s degree/ ACSI, Trinity Valley School 817.321.0100 trinityvalleyschool.org 960 10:1 K thru 12th $17,265-$18,375 Varies Master s ISAS 82 fwtx.com ~ August 2012
Walnut Creek Private School Mansfield 817.473.4406 wcps-mansfield.org 200 12:1 PS2 thru 5th $2,300-$8,400 K-5 teaching NPSAA West Academy 817.924.3535 westacademyfortworth.com 35 8:1 9th thru 12th $8,850 Degree and/or notes: Information provided by representatives of each school. Schools included offer grades beyond kindergarten. KEY: ACCS: Association of Classical Christian Schools; ACSI: Association of Christian Schools International; ACST: Association of Christian Schools of Texas; AMI: Association of Montessori International; AMS: American Montessori Society CITA: Commission on International and Transregional ; ICAA: International Christian Accrediting Association; IMS: International Montessori Society; ISAS: Independent School Association of the Southwest; NAIS: National Association of Independent Schools; NAPCIS: National Association of Private Catholic Independent Schools; NCACS: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools NCSA: National Christian Schools Association of America; NLSA: National Lutheran School Association NPSAA: National Private School Alliance; : Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancEd is the parent for ); SAES: Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools; TAAPS: Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools TAPPS: Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools; TCCED: Texas Catholic Conference Education Department; TEA: Texas Education Agency; TPSAC: Texas Private School Commission 84 fwtx.com ~ August 2012