Very Good

#167 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 19% of private schools

St Philips School & Community Center

Elementary School

1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Dallas, TX 75215

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

162

Student-Teacher

3.8:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Enrollment

162

Student-Teacher

3.8:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#167 of 883

In Dallas

#13 of 79

public schools

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About St Philips School & Community Center

St Philips School & Community Center is a private elementary school in Dallas, TX. St Philips School & Community Center serves approximately 162 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Philips School & Community Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares1.2 pts above TX schools

7.4

This school 7.4 · Very Good
TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 162 students, St Philips School & Community Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 3.8:1 students to teachers, St Philips School & Community Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Philips School & Community Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Philips School & Community Center compares to 308 public schools serving similar grades in Dallas, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

3.8:1

This School

14.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

162

This School

508

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.4

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 98.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.2% vs 0%

Asian 0.6% vs 0%

St Philips School & Community Center Dallas Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Philips School & Community Center (this school)	—	162	3.8:1	7.4
DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ARTS ACADEMY	0.2 mi	468	10.4:1	7.2
ST ANTHONY SCHOOL	0.8 mi	122	15.2:1	6.2
ST ANTHONY ACADEMY	0.8 mi	208	14.9:1	5.9
BILLY EARL DADE MIDDLE	0.8 mi	643	12.6:1	5.4
CHARLES RICE LEARNING CENTER	0.8 mi	445	14.4:1	6.5
IRMA RANGEL YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL	1.3 mi	610	17.4:1	8.2
HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND	1.5 mi	23	1.9:1	—
JOSEPH J RHOADS LEARNING CENTER	1.6 mi	112	18.7:1	2.2
H S THOMPSON LEARNING CENTER	1.6 mi	483	13.1:1	7.0
CEDAR CREST EL	1.8 mi	373	11.3:1	6.8
PAUL L DUNBAR LEARNING CENTER	1.9 mi	606	14.4:1	7.1
N W HARLLEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER	1.9 mi	168	9.9:1	7.6
DOWNTOWN MONTESSORI AT IDA B WELLS ACADEMY	1.9 mi	312	12.5:1	8.4
PEGASUS CHARTER H S	2.0 mi	451	19.6:1	3.3
TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY	2.2 mi	2,017	13.4:1	6.7
ILEARN VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT DALLAS ISD	2.2 mi	52	5.8:1	7.2
HECTOR P GARCIA MIDDLE	2.3 mi	565	13.5:1	8.5
JAMES BOWIE EL	2.4 mi	317	10.2:1	8.1
ORAN M ROBERTS EL	2.4 mi	349	14.5:1	4.3
TRINITY HEIGHTS GIFTED AND TALENTED SCHOOL	2.4 mi	313	14.2:1	9.6

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

A+ 9.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 3.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,402.5

Diversity & Inclusion

C- 1.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 4%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 162

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 98.1%

Hispanic 1.2%

Asian 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Dallas, TX 75215

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Philips School & Community Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DOWNTOWN MONTESSORI AT IDA B WELLS ACADEMY (rated 8.4/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is N W HARLLEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (rated 7.6/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ARTS ACADEMY (rated 7.2/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Dallas, see our Dallas schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ARTS ACADEMY Dallas	0.2 mi	468	7.2
THE KING'S ACADEMY Dallas	0.3 mi	45	5.1
CORNERSTONE CROSSROADS ACADEMY Dallas	0.3 mi	23	—
BILLY EARL DADE MIDDLE Dallas	0.8 mi	643	5.4
ST ANTHONY ACADEMY Dallas	0.8 mi	208	5.9
ST ANTHONY SCHOOL Dallas	0.8 mi	122	6.2
CHARLES RICE LEARNING CENTER Dallas	0.8 mi	445	6.5
JAMES MADISON H S Dallas	1.0 mi	388	5.9
IRMA RANGEL YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Dallas	1.3 mi	610	8.2
HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND Dallas	1.5 mi	23	—
CITYLAB H S Dallas	1.5 mi	191	7.9
LINCOLN HUMANITIES/COMMUNICATIONS MAGNET HIGH SCH Dallas	1.5 mi	661	3.7
H S THOMPSON LEARNING CENTER Dallas	1.6 mi	483	7.0
FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT H S OF INNOVATION Dallas	1.7 mi	677	3.6
JOSEPH J RHOADS LEARNING CENTER Dallas	1.6 mi	112	2.2
CEDAR CREST EL Dallas	1.8 mi	373	6.8
DOWNTOWN MONTESSORI AT IDA B WELLS ACADEMY Dallas	1.9 mi	312	8.4
PAUL L DUNBAR LEARNING CENTER Dallas	1.9 mi	606	7.1
N W HARLLEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Dallas	1.9 mi	168	7.6
ILEARN VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT DALLAS ISD Dallas	2.2 mi	52	7.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 75215 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$41,388

Median Home Value

$137,700

Median Rent

$1,209/mo

Population

18,840

College Educated

16.7%

Homeownership

34.7%

Avg Commute

23.4 min

Poverty Rate

27.6%

Median Age

37.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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HCISD EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY Harlingen, TX	218	7.4
JEFFERSON PRI SCH Jefferson, TX	141	7.4
REAGAN EL Quanah, TX	219	7.4
ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL Houston, TX	213	7.4
ST JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Seguin, TX	111	7.4
ST MARY SCHOOL Gainesville, TX	99	7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Philips School & Community Center

What grades does St Philips School & Community Center serve?

St Philips School & Community Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend St Philips School & Community Center?

St Philips School & Community Center has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Philips School & Community Center?

The student-teacher ratio at St Philips School & Community Center is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Philips School & Community Center rank in TX?

St Philips School & Community Center ranks #167 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Philips School & Community Center's MySchoolScout rating?

St Philips School & Community Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Philips School & Community Center a private school?

Yes, St Philips School & Community Center is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Philips School & Community Center a religious school?

St Philips School & Community Center has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 66 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 41 Some Transit
Bike Score: 63 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment: 162
Gender Split: 46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 43
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 187 days
Setting: Large City
County: Dallas County
Phone: (214) 421-5221

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