Parish Episcopal School is a coeducational school founded in 1972 by Mary Blair through The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Dallas Texas.
For more than 50 years, Parish has offered an enriched academic community which has become well known for its contributions toward the development of students' confidence, spiritual anchoring and inclusive outlook.
Today's students need these defining characteristics more so than at any other time in our history.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,124 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 10
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Parish Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1972
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,124 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
17 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 10
Tuition Notes
2024-25 - varies by grade level from $14,255 for half-day in PreK 3 to $37,500 for Upper School
% on Financial Aid
13%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
Admissions Director
Chris Teran
Admissions Associate
Julie Blue
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Students are selected for admission on the basis of multiple criteria: academic qualification, maturity, affiliation with the school, The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration or another Episcopal church, diversity, gender balance and appropriateness of the match between the family and the school. Testing is used as a tool to provide information to assist in the assessment of applicants. In order to receive more information about Parish please contact Laurel Ash, Director of Admission, at 972-852-8750 or lash@parishepiscopal.org
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Parish Episcopal School offer a summer program?
Yes, Parish Episcopal School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Parish Episcopal School offer?
Parish Episcopal School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Parish Episcopal School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Texas for most sports offered.
What is Parish Episcopal School's ranking?
Parish Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Parish Episcopal School?
The application deadline for Parish Episcopal School is Jan. 10.
School Reviews
5 1/24/2020
We have two children at Parish, and we could not be more happy with their learning experience. The faculty and staff are top-notch ... it starts at the top and Dave Monaco is an amazing leader. He is looking at the Future of Learning and the Future of Work and is ensuring our children are gaining a balance of skills that will help them in the digital economy. We can from HPISD, and I we love Parish so much, we moved out to Highland Park to reduce the commute.
5 5/17/2016
The parish episcopal school is ranked #1 in tapps for it's athletic programs. If you are an aspiring student, you need to come look at the facilities and talk to the coaches and athletes. Also the classrooms are nothing less than state of the art.
5 7/24/2015
An amazing place to learn, feel sense of community and grow as a person. After spending 11 years at Parish and a freshman in college now, I feel so prepared and grateful for everything I experienced at Parish. It truly is an amazing school to send your children to, they will grow in Wisdom, Honor and Service.
5 7/17/2015
We moved our son to Parish last year from HPISD - we were looking for a more robust academic environment with interactive teaching and an emphasis on hands-on learning. We wanted our son to be inspired to learn and to become a critical thinker -- at HPISD he was going through the motions and honestly wasn't held very accountable for his work. He has thrived at Parish - the faculty is impressive and the diversity of the student body is refreshing. He is a more confident, mature person today than he was a year ago and I believe Parish had a lot to do with this positive change.
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