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The Kessler School

1215 Turner Ave Dallas, TX 75208

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,230
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
The Kessler School Photo #1 - If you are looking for a school that offers well-rounded curriculum operating in harmony with our students, families and faculty - The Kessler School is a perfect fit. We are passionate about our life long commitment to learning. The Kessler School serves grades PK - 8th Grade and located in the historic hills of Kessler Park, minutes from Downtown Dallas.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,230
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
a reconciling community of hope

Student Body

Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Required Uniforms

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition Range $9,600 -$15,500
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Carol White
Admissions Associate
Bruce Begor

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Mad Science


Club or Organization:
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Arts and Music Programs:
PianoViolin & Cello


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Tumbling

School Notes

  • Under the current leadership of Vanessa Ullmann, her outstanding faculty and SACS (Southern Association of Colleges & Schools) Accrediations, The Kessler School is unlike many schools that concentrate solely on children's academic growth.
  • We recognize the need for a balance in children's lives.
  • In addition to a strong academic base, we provide students with a variety of arts and cultural experiences to enhance learning: Spanish language instruction, visual arts, PE and music.
  • Small Class Sizes
  • After School Enrichment Programs
  • Before & After School Care
  • Visual and Fine Arts
  • Spanish Language Instruction
  • Daily Physical Education
  • Technology Enhanced Classrooms
  • Atmosphere of love & respect that affirms the uniqueness of every student
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Kessler School cost?
The Kessler School's tuition is approximately $12,230 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Kessler School?
The acceptance rate of The Kessler School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
What sports does The Kessler School offer?
The Kessler School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Dance and Soccer.
What is The Kessler School's ranking?
The Kessler School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The Kessler School?
The application deadline for The Kessler School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Kessler School located?
The Kessler School is located in the Kessler neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 1 other private schools located in Kessler.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
The Kessler School has been an exceptional home for my daughter for the past three years. The small class size and access to teachers and administrators have helped foster a sense of community that we didn't sense when touring other schools. One of my favorite aspects of the school is the Readers and Writers Workshop curriculum. It has made my reluctant reader into a voracious one who also comes home with "books" she writes every week. I also appreciate the dedication to movement—students have daily PE and recess, flex seating within the classroom, and ample opportunities to move about and learn in the courtyard, on the field, etc.
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5  
"The Kessler School is an outstanding educational resource for our family. The best proof of that? We have two boys with two very different learning styles and personalities, who are both happy and eager to go to school every day. For us, The Kessler School is the perfect fit. Small, welcoming classes. Devoted, creative teachers. Proactive, experienced staff. Involved, friendly parents. TKS provides an ideal schooling environment along with individualized education plans tailored to help each and every child thrive. Communication is exceptional from daily classroom posts and newsletters to student-led conferences and teacher check-ins, we feel informed, involved, and invited to take an active role in our children's progress. TKS also offers an enriching aftercare program, a fantastic literacy coach on staff (TKS is a great place to raise a future reader and writer), and specialists in art, music, physical education, and languages. It's easy to list the many great offerings, in fact, but what's harder to describe is the warmth you feel from the moment you step inside the school The Kessler School is truly a nurturing, accepting, empowering place that insists on teaching fairness, fostering mutual respect, and building a better, more compassionate community. We couldn't be more pleased with what our boys are learning and who they are becoming as people. Please take a school tour and consider becoming an extended member of the greater TKS family."- Peter Short & Sue Batterton, Parents, The Kessler School.
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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Dallas, TX is $17,012 for elementary schools and $21,878 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Dallas, TX is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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