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Private & church schools in Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas
South and west of the Trinity River: Oak Cliff, Kessler Park, Bishop Arts, West Dallas, Pleasant Grove, Red Bird and Balch Springs. Most of the area is in Dallas ISD, and the private options are mostly Catholic parish schools, Bishop Dunne, and small church-run academies. We list 26 K-12 private schools here, and 19 of them were in the TEFA finder.
Where this comes from. Whether a school takes TEFA comes from the Texas Education Freedom Accounts participating-school finder (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts), which we checked on October 12, 2026. Enrollment, grades and religious affiliation come from the NCES Private School Survey (U.S. Department of Education). Neither source publishes tuition, so confirm current tuition and fees with the school directly.
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K-12 private schools in our directory19
In the state TEFA finder (October 12, 2026)19
Religiously affiliated0
Report special-education services or a learning-differences focus9
Serve grade 123,543
Students reported to the federal private school surveyBy type: Christian Day Schools (11) · Schools Through Grade 12 (9) · Parish & Catholic Schools (8) · Independent & Nonreligious Schools (7) · Montessori Programs (3).
Local districts: families living in Dallas ISD, Mesquite ISD held 3,122 funded TEFA accounts on July 29, 2026 (district totals include residents outside this area).
All 26 K-12 schools in Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TEFA | Students* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Preparatory International 5787 S Hampton Rd, Ste 115, Dallas 75232 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 142 |
| Balch Springs Christian Academy 11524 Seagoville Rd, Balch Springs 75180 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | K-12 | Not listed | 71 |
| Bishop Dunne Catholic High School 3900 Rugged Dr, Dallas 75224 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | 6-12 | ✓ TEFA | 395 |
| Casa de Paz Montessori 2719 S Hampton Rd, Dallas 75233 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-3 | Not listed | 13 |
| Cornerstone Crossroads Academy 2908 Metropolitan Av., Dallas 75215 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | 9-12 | Not listed | 25 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep 9701 San Leon Ave, Dallas 75217 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | 9-12 | Not listed | 459 |
| Kingdom Collegiate Academies 1821 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas 75232 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 360 |
| Lighthouse Learning Center 5525 W Illinois Ave, Dallas 75211 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-6 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Momentous School 106 E Tenth St, Dallas 75203 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-5 | ✓ TEFA | 183 |
| Mount St. Michael Catholic School 4500 W Davis St, Dallas 75211 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 117 |
| New Beginners Preparatory 7441 Marvin D Love Fwy, Ste 300, Dallas 75237 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | 6-12 | ✓ TEFA | 350 |
| Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy 4550 W Davis St, Dallas 75211 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 118 |
| Sevenstar Academy (Online School) 2001 W Plano Pkwy, Ste 2700, Dallas 75208 | Christian Day Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Southwest Adventist Junior Academy 1600 Bonnie View Rd, Dallas 75203 | Christian Day Schools Seventh-day Adventist | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-8 | Not listed | 25 |
| St. Cecilia Catholic School 635 Mary Cliff Rd, Dallas 75208 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic School 4019 S Hampton Rd, Dallas 75224 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 164 |
| St. Mary of Carmel School 1716 Singleton Blvd, Dallas 75212 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 143 |
| St. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic Academy 8151 Military Pkwy, Dallas 75227 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 303 |
| St. Philips School & Community Center 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Dallas 75215 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-6 | Not listed | 162 |
| The Kessler School 1822 W 10th St, Dallas 75208 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 100 |
| The King's Academy 1819 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas 75215 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-7 | ✓ TEFA | 75 |
| Truth Academy 7912 Antoinette St, Dallas 75217 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-3 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Uchenna Academy 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd, Dallas 75241 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | 7-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| University of Dreams at Iboc 7710 S Westmoreland Rd, Dallas 75237 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 70 |
| Upperroom Academy 1350 Manufacturing St. Ste 111, Dallas 75207 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-6 | Not listed | 54 |
| West Dallas Community School 2300 Canada Dr, Dallas 75212 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 214 |
* K-12 enrollment reported to the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24 or 2021-22). "Not listed" means the school wasn't in the state TEFA finder when we checked on October 12, 2026.
TEFA pre-K providers in Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas (21)
| TEFA pre-K provider | Area | Ages/grades | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Faye Early Learning Academy 2638 S Beckley Ave, Dallas 75224 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (214) 948-8684 |
| Burning Bush Academy 4943 Bonnie View Rd, Dallas 75241 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (214) 375-5056 |
| Children of Light Christian Academy Child Care Center 12928 Parker Ct, Balch Springs 75180 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (972) 598-2060 |
| Kids Concepts Child Development 4019 W Ledbetter Dr, Dallas 75233 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (214) 331-8808 |
| Kids University Preparatory Learning Center 2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas 75232 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (972) 228-7256 |
| La Escuelita Spanish Immersion Preschool at 10Th Street Hist 366 S Fleming Ave, Dallas 75203 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-K | (214) 238-6649 |
| Little Creations Learning Center 817 Holcomb Rd, Dallas 75217 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (214) 632-7253 |
| Little Steps Learning Center #2 625 W Pleasantrun Rd, Dallas 75217 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (214) 309-1500 |
| Martin's Learning Academy 2711 Cottonwood Ln, Balch Springs 75180 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-K | (469) 563-0882 |
| Myshundre Davis 1324 Thorne St, Dallas 75217 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (469) 544-2071 |
| Neighborhood Christian Learning Center of Dallas 1111 E Ledbetter Dr, Dallas 75216 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (214) 372-4411 |
| Neighborhood Christian Learning Center of Pleasant Grove 9009 Bruton Rd, Ste 447, Dallas 75217 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (214) 874-8454 |
| Pace and Ross Learning Center 3922 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas 75216 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (214) 371-6206 |
| Peari's Preparatory Academy 3814 Maryland Ave, Dallas 75216 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-K | (214) 944-5811 |
| Precious Kargo Academy 2 2520 Martin Luther King Jr Blv, Dallas 75215 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (214) 613-2077 |
| The Ark Schools 1655 N Jim Miller Rd, Ste 100, Dallas 75217 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-K | (214) 530-9152 |
| The IVy League Child Development Center & Outreach 7111 Marvin D Love Fwy, Ste 210, Dallas 75237 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (214) 954-7619 |
| Tom Thumb Academy 2846 S Beckley Ave, Dallas 75224 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK-K | (214) 853-3217 |
| Vogel Alcove 1738 Gano St, Dallas 75215 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (214) 265-2032 |
| Vogel Redbird Childcare Center 3662 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas 75237 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (214) 265-2032 |
| Yorktown Spanish School 123 E Colorado Blvd, Dallas 75203 | Oak Cliff, West Dallas & Southern Dallas | PK | (214) 957-6036 |
IEP funding for families here
| Home district | TEFA-funded students (Jul 29, 2026) | IEP: speech only (00) | IEP: mainstream (40) | IEP: resource / self-contained (41-44) | IEP: residential facility (81-89) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas ISD | 2,645 | $11,385 | $16,757 | $15,681 | $25,500 |
| Mesquite ISD | 477 | $11,413 | $16,953 | $15,843 | $25,967 |
Totals are the $10,474 base plus the district add-on from the Comptroller's 2026-27 Special Education Funding Table, capped at $30,000. Funded counts come from the TEFA Annual Demographic Report (data as of July 29, 2026); districts with fewer than 30 participants aren't listed in that report. All Dallas-area districts →
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