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#216 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 24% of private schools

Dallas Academy

School · Dallas, TX

A private school in Dallas, TX serving grades 1st – 12th.

Private

950 TIFFANY WAY, Dallas, TX 75218

  • 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,148
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Diversity Index46%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment143
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TX

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Dallas Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,021/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$109,677

Median home value

$476,000

Median rent

$1,651/mo

College educated

61.4%

Homeownership

64%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White69.9%
Hispanic13.3%
Black11.9%
Asian3.5%
Native American1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5PK–122.3 mi31Compare →
Lakehill Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0K–122.7 mi369Compare →
First Baptist Academy DallasPrivate · tuition7.4PK–123.8 mi278Compare →
First Baptist Academy of DallasPrivate · tuition7.5PK–123.8 mi271Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Dallas Academy is listed in Dallas, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Dallas Academy

Dallas Academy is a private school in Dallas, TX, serving approximately 143 students in grades 1st-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 883 private schools in TX.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dallas Academy

What grades does Dallas Academy serve?

Dallas Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.

How many students attend Dallas Academy?

Dallas Academy has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallas Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Dallas Academy is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Dallas Academy rank in TX?

Dallas Academy ranks #216 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Dallas Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Dallas Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Dallas Academy a private school?

Yes, Dallas Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Dallas Academy a religious school?

No, Dallas Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
143
Gender Split
63% M / 37% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
164 days
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Area population (ZIP 75218)
22,028
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
40.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75218; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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