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The Kessler School

1822 W. 10th St Dallas, TX 75208

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,000
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
The Kessler School Photo #1 - Located in the vibrant Sunset Hill neighborhood of Oak Cliff, just minutes from downtown Dallas.
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About the School

  • Welcome to The Kessler School (TKS), where we provide an educational experience that nurtures and inspires students from early childhood through Eighth grade.
  • Our Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth grade programs are fully accredited by Cognia.
  • TKS challenges its students academically in small class sizes, fosters meaningful connections within the school, our local community, and beyond, and celebrates the dignity in everyone.
  • Our Mission is to create a community of learners that values individuality, cultivates a passion for learning, instills respect for others, and promotes leadership and community service.
  • The Kessler School is a proud low-tech elementary school, students do not use individual screens until Middle School.
  • Students enjoy daily outdoor P.E., Spanish instruction and recess as well as weekly specials in Art, Music, STEAM and Library.
  • We invite you to Experience the Kessler School Difference!.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,000
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 27, 2027

Student Body

Total Students
216 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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 from $11,000 -$25,000
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Meghan Carruth
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Colors
Green, Blue, Khaki
School Mascot
Owls

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubCoding Class
Cooking ClassesDrone Club
Hip Hop Dance ClassWorld Culture Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubMusical Theater Class
Private Piano and Guitar Lessons


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ninja PlaySoccer Shots
Tennis & Golf Class

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Kessler School cost?
The Kessler School's tuition is approximately $20,000 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 85%.
What sports does The Kessler School offer?
The Kessler School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Dance, Golf, Martial Arts, Soccer and Tennis.
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 Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 9 other private schools located in Oak Cliff.

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 $16,096 for elementary schools and $21,748 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Dallas, TX is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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