HPPDS is a fully accredited co-educational Christian school serving children ages 3 years through 5th grade.
HPPDS believes that the years of early childhood are the most crucial to the establishment of sound educational practices and biblical values.
Classes at HPPDS are structured to provide instruction that is developmentally appropriate and to promote creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking.
Student-to-teacher ratios are deliberately kept low to allow for individualized instruction.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked TX School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Highland Park Presbyterian Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1952
Student Body
Total Students
287 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Laurie Stewart
School Notes
- The Day School provides weekly instruction by specialists in the areas of art, music, Spanish, library, science, motor lab and physical education. Computer literacy and keyboarding skills are taught in a technology lab and reinforced in the classroom.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park Presbyterian Day School's ranking?
Highland Park Presbyterian Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Highland Park Presbyterian Day School?
The application deadline for Highland Park Presbyterian Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Highland Park Presbyterian Day School located?
Highland Park Presbyterian Day 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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