Very Good
#93 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 10% of private schools
Fairhill School
School · Dallas, TX
A private school in Dallas, TX serving grades 2nd – 12th.
16150 PRESTON RD, Dallas, TX 75248
- 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where Fairhill School 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,021/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,063
Median home value
$543,000
Median rent
$1,602/mo
College educated
65.3%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75248; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North DallasCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Shelton SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,023 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,322 | Compare → |
| Parish Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,090 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairhill School is listed in Dallas, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Fairhill School
Fairhill School is a private school in Dallas, TX, serving approximately 90 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairhill School
What grades does Fairhill School serve?
Fairhill School serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Fairhill School?
Fairhill School has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairhill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairhill School is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Fairhill School rank in TX?
Fairhill School ranks #93 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Fairhill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairhill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Fairhill School a private school?
Yes, Fairhill School 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 Fairhill School a religious school?
No, Fairhill School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 90
- Gender Split
- 72% M / 28% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (972) 233-1026
- Area population (ZIP 75248)
- 37,644
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 75248; 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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