Preston Hollow Presbyterian School

For over 60 years, Preston Hollow Presbyterian School has educated bright children with mild to moderate learning differences in grades K-6th.
The types of learning differences served by our school include reading disorder (dyslexia), auditory processing disorder, oral language disorder, written language disorder, and mathematical disability. PHPS is small by design in order to provide an individualized, research-based, multi-sensory program to remediate academic weaknesses. Our program is intended to engage learners while challenging them to excel. Students are divided into smaller skill-based groups for core academic subjects and prescriptive remediation.
Our goal is to return students to the mainstream of education as soon as possible equipped with the necessary tools to be a happy, successful student.

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Preston Hollow Presbyterian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Reading disability (dyslexia), auditory processing disorder, oral language disorder, written language disorder and mathematical disability
Year Founded
1962
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Preston Hollow Presbyterian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms required

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition amount does not include $1000 enrollment fee and $200 supply fee
Summer Program Cost
$660
% on Financial Aid
3%
Admissions Director
Laura Holthouser

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Fun Zone (all sports camp)

Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Homework Club, Lego Club

Arts and Music Programs:
After-School Art

School Notes

  • Our goal is to return students to the mainstream of education as soon as possible equipped with the necessary tools to be a happy, successful student.
  • We provide an individualized learning approach to remediate academic weaknesses and build on strengths
  • Being a small school allows us to build a close community enabling our highly trained and caring faculty to communicate with families consistently and respond to the needs of our students.
  • Our multi-sensory, research-based curriculum provides an opportunity for each student to be challenged and excel.
  • Students are divided into smaller skill-based groups for core academic subjects and prescriptive remediation
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Preston Hollow Presbyterian School cost?
Preston Hollow Presbyterian School's tuition is approximately $25,200 for private students and $660 for summer students.
What sports does Preston Hollow Presbyterian School offer?
Preston Hollow Presbyterian School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Track and Field.
What is Preston Hollow Presbyterian School's ranking?
Preston Hollow Presbyterian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Preston Hollow Presbyterian School?
The application deadline for Preston Hollow Presbyterian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Preston Hollow Presbyterian School located?
Preston Hollow Presbyterian School is located in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 3 other private schools located in Preston Hollow.

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