At Christ the King School, we share a common understanding with our parents that in each young person there is the potential for great academic accomplishment, boundless creativity and spiritual fulfillment.
Administration and faculty are committed to providing world'class learning opportunities for their students.
The mission of Christ the King School has as its primary goal the continuous formation of the Christian person.
It aims at the individual's spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, cultural, and physical development.
As an education ministry, Christ the King School must respond to the needs of the whole person with qualitative and effective experiences for learning.
Christ the King School has been named as a "Blue Ribbon School" by the U.S. Department of Education, a school recognition and improvement program.
The Blue Ribbon program identifies and awards national recognition to a diverse group of public and private schools that are unusually effective in meeting local, state, and national goals.
The characteristics which singled out Christ the King School as a leader among schools include strong leadership; a clear vision and sense of mission shared by all connected with the school; high'quality teaching; appropriate, up'to'date curriculum; policies and practices that ensure a safe environment conducive to learning; strong parental interest and involvement; and evidence that the school helps all students achieve, no matter what their ability level.
Such a mix of high standards, family involvement, and an emphasis on achievement by the students, faculty, and school leadership continues to be a top priority as we prepare our students to become our leaders in the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 11
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Christ The King Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1947
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2001
Student Body
Total Students
507 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 11
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
School Notes
- At Christ the King School, we share a common understanding with our parents that in each young person there is the potential for great academic accomplishment, boundless creativity and spiritual fulfillment. Administration and faculty are committed to providing world'class learning opportunities for their students. The mission of Christ the King School has as its primary goal the continuous formation of the Christian person. It aims at the individual's spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, cultural, and physical development. As an education ministry, Christ the King School must respond to the needs of the whole person with qualitative and effective experiences for learning. Christ the King School has been named as a "Blue Ribbon School" by the U.S. Department of Education, a school recognition and improvement program. This fourteen'year'old program identifies and awards national recognition to a diverse group of public and private schools that are unusually effective in meeting local, state, and national goals. The characteristics which singled out Christ the King School as a leader among schools include strong leadership; a clear vision and sense of mission shared by all connected with the school; high'quality teaching; appropriate, up'to'date curriculum; policies and practices that ensure a safe environment conducive to learning; strong parental interest and involvement; and evidence that the school helps all students achieve, no matter what their ability level. Such a mix of high standards, family involvement, and an emphasis on achievement by the students, faculty, and school leadership continues to be a top priority as we prepare our students to become our leaders in the 21st century.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Christ The King Catholic School offer?
Christ The King Catholic School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Christ The King Catholic School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Texas for most sports offered.
What is Christ The King Catholic School's ranking?
Christ The King Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Christ The King Catholic School?
The application deadline for Christ The King Catholic School is Jan. 11.
In what neighborhood is Christ The King Catholic School located?
Christ The King Catholic School is located in the Park Cities neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 4 other private schools located in Park Cities.
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