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#469 of 883 private schools in TX

The Hockaday School

School

11600 WELCH RD, Dallas, TX 75229

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,079

Student-Teacher

8.6:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

1,079

Student-Teacher

8.6:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#469 of 883

In Dallas

#43 of 79

public schools

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About The Hockaday School

The Hockaday School is a private school in Dallas, TX. The Hockaday School serves approximately 1,079 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. The Hockaday School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it comparesOn par with TX schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
TX avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 8.6:1 students to teachers, The Hockaday School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

The Hockaday School 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 The Hockaday School compares to 385 public schools serving similar grades in Dallas, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.6:1

This School

14.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,079

This School

562

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 46.2% vs 0%

Asian 27% vs 0%

Hispanic 10.4% vs 0%

Black 8.3% vs 0%

The Hockaday School Dallas Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
The Hockaday School (this school)	—	1,079	8.6:1	6.3
W T WHITE H S	0.7 mi	2,074	15.1:1	4.1
NATHAN ADAMS EL	1.0 mi	366	13.1:1	6.0
PRESTONWOOD MONTESSORI AT E D WALKER	1.2 mi	351	13.5:1	7.9
EWELL D WALKER MIDDLE	1.2 mi	871	14.5:1	6.2
HARRY C WITHERS EL	1.3 mi	416	13.4:1	8.6
TOM C GOOCH EL	1.3 mi	355	11.8:1	7.4
THOMAS C MARSH MIDDLE	1.5 mi	712	14.8:1	5.0
JOHN J PERSHING EL	1.7 mi	434	15.5:1	7.3
GEORGE B DEALEY MONTESSORI ACADEMY	2.1 mi	636	14.8:1	9.6
THOMAS JEFFERSON H S	2.2 mi	1,478	14.3:1	5.2
EVERETTE LEE DEGOLYER EL	2.2 mi	370	13.7:1	8.6
EARLY COLLEGE H S	2.2 mi	356	22.2:1	7.9
WALNUT HILL INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY	2.2 mi	492	13.7:1	7.4
ARTHUR KRAMER EL	2.4 mi	442	12.3:1	8.1
CHAPEL HILL PREPARATORY-A PERSONALIZED LRNING SCH	2.5 mi	347	12.4:1	6.7
PRESTON HOLLOW EL	2.5 mi	398	12.8:1	6.7
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATORY ACAD	2.7 mi	829	14.8:1	7.2
ANNE FRANK EL	2.8 mi	1,093	16.1:1	7.7
HILLCREST H S	2.8 mi	1,595	15.2:1	6.8
LEONIDES GONZALEZ CIGARROA MD EL	3.0 mi	548	12.5:1	7.7

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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

B+ 6.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.6:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 3.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,195.2

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 69%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 3.8 / 10

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Enrollment 1,079

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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)

White 46.2%

Asian 27.0%

Hispanic 10.4%

Black 8.3%

Two or More 7.4%

Native American 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

11600 WELCH RD, Dallas, TX 75229

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Hockaday School may also want to explore other schools in the area. THE WINSTON SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ALCUIN SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, VANGUARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Dallas, see our Dallas schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
THE LAMPLIGHTER SCHOOL Dallas	0.3 mi	332	7.2
GRACE ACADEMY OF DALLAS Dallas	0.5 mi	142	6.6
JESUIT COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL Dallas	0.7 mi	1,143	6.0
W T WHITE H S Dallas	0.7 mi	2,074	4.1
ST RITA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Dallas	0.9 mi	701	5.7
GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Dallas	0.8 mi	512	5.2
NATHAN ADAMS EL Dallas	1.0 mi	366	6.0
THE WINSTON SCHOOL Dallas	1.2 mi	158	7.9
EWELL D WALKER MIDDLE Dallas	1.2 mi	871	6.2
PRESTONWOOD MONTESSORI AT E D WALKER Dallas	1.2 mi	351	7.9
HARRY C WITHERS EL Dallas	1.3 mi	416	8.6
TOM C GOOCH EL Dallas	1.3 mi	355	7.4
DALLAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Dallas	1.5 mi	213	7.3
JOHN J PERSHING EL Dallas	1.7 mi	434	7.3
THOMAS C MARSH MIDDLE Dallas	1.5 mi	712	5.0
ALCUIN SCHOOL Dallas	1.6 mi	404	7.9
EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS PK-12 Dallas	1.7 mi	1,104	5.5
URSULINE ACADEMY OF DALLAS Dallas	2.0 mi	870	6.8
VANGUARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL Dallas	2.1 mi	90	6.7
ST MONICA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Dallas	2.2 mi	688	6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 75229 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$121,381

Median Home Value

$598,500

Median Rent

$1,522/mo

Population

33,924

College Educated

50.1%

Homeownership

69.3%

Avg Commute

21.3 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

37.3

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HOUSTON Katy, TX	742	6.3
HARMONY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE - EL PASO El Paso, TX	1,123	6.3
SST CHAMPIONS San Antonio, TX	1,493	6.3
TRIVIUM ACADEMY Carrollton, TX	661	6.3
VALOR SOUTH AUSTIN Austin, TX	827	6.3
GENEVA SCHOOL OF BOERNE Boerne, TX	697	6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Hockaday School

What grades does The Hockaday School serve?

The Hockaday School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend The Hockaday School?

The Hockaday School has an enrollment of approximately 1,079 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Hockaday School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Hockaday School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Hockaday School rank in TX?

The Hockaday School ranks #469 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is The Hockaday School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Hockaday School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Hockaday School a private school?

Yes, The Hockaday School is a private all-girls 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 The Hockaday School a religious school?

No, The Hockaday School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 7 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 34 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 1,079
Gender Split: 0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 126
Type: private
Coed Status: all-girls
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 166 days
Setting: Large City
County: Dallas County
Phone: (214) 360-6506

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