Shelton School

Shelton's mission is a school and resource center dedicated to making a difference by serving and empowering the lives of students who learn differently because not all great minds think alike.
Our vision is a world model in education of individuals who learn differently through education, evaluation, therapy, research and outreach.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,055 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Shelton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, ADHD, Language Disorders
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
1,055 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Shelton School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
166 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Diann Slaton
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shelton School's ranking?
Shelton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Shelton School?
The application deadline for Shelton School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Shelton School located?
Shelton School is located in the Far North Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 16 other private schools located in Far North Dallas.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,055 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Dallas, TX is $14,038 for elementary schools and $18,535 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Dallas, TX is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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