Learning Differences & Special Education in Greater Dallas
Dallas has one of the deepest benches of learning-differences schools in Texas: Shelton, The Winston School, Fairhill, Oak Hill Academy, Vanguard Preparatory, Notre Dame School and more.
Funding note: With a current IEP, a Dallas ISD student in a mainstream setting is funded at $16,757 for 2026-27. Tuition at specialized schools often runs well above that, so school aid still matters.
These schools reported special-education services to the TEFA finder, were classified as special-education schools in the federal survey, or were founded for students with learning differences or deafness. Browse by need →
Where they are: Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie (7), Far North Dallas, Addison & Farmers Branch (5), Downtown, Uptown, Lakewood & White Rock (4), Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin (3), Park Cities, Preston Hollow & Love Field (3), Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett (2), Denton, Lewisville & Flower Mound (1), Rockwall, Heath, Forney & Kaufman County (1).
All 26 learning differences & special education
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TEFA | Students* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALIA School 6300 Independence Pkwy, Ste A, Plano 75025 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | 1-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| American Leadership Academy - Tx 909 Allen Central Dr, Allen 75013 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Autism Treatment Center Day School Program 10503 Metric Dr., Dallas 75243 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Downtown, Uptown, Lakewood & White Rock | 2-12 | Not listed | 34 |
| Behavior Network 4601 Medical Center Dr, Ste F, McKinney 75069 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Bridge Builder Academy 1221 W Campbell Rd, Ste 209, Richardson 75080 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 24 |
| Brilliant Microschools 414 W Parkway St, Fl 1st, Denton 76201 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Denton, Lewisville & Flower Mound | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Dallas Academy 950 Tiffany Way, Dallas 75218 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Downtown, Uptown, Lakewood & White Rock | 1-12 | Not listed | 162 |
| Dallas International School 17811 Waterview Pkwy, Dallas 75252 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Far North Dallas, Addison & Farmers Branch | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 213 |
| Fairhill School 16150 Preston Rd, Dallas 75248 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Far North Dallas, Addison & Farmers Branch | 1-12 | ✓ TEFA | 100 |
| First Baptist Academy 7898 Samuell Blvd, Dallas 75228 | Christian Day Schools Baptist | Downtown, Uptown, Lakewood & White Rock | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 376 |
| Great Lakes Academy 6000 Custer Rd, Bldg 7, Plano 75023 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 82 |
| Happy Flower Montessori McKinney 3801 Alma Rd, McKinney 75070 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-2 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Marigold Learning Academy 401 W Washington St, Rockwall 75087 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Rockwall, Heath, Forney & Kaufman County | PK-2 | ✓ TEFA | 8 |
| Notre Dame School of Dallas 2018 Allen St, Dallas 75204 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Downtown, Uptown, Lakewood & White Rock | 1-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Oak Hill Academy 9407 Midway, Dallas 75220 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Park Cities, Preston Hollow & Love Field | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 127 |
| Preston Hollow Presbyterian School 4000 Mcewen Rd, Dallas 75244 | Christian Day Schools Presbyterian | Far North Dallas, Addison & Farmers Branch | K-8 | ✓ TEFA | 134 |
| Prince of Peace Catholic School 5100 W Plano Pkwy, Plano 75093 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 689 |
| Reach Academy Christian School 3415 14th St, Plano 75074 | Christian Day Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Red Comet 13259 Tall Grass Trl, Frisco 75035 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 2014 |
| Shelton School 17301 Preston Rd, Dallas 75252 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Far North Dallas, Addison & Farmers Branch | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 1082 |
| St. Timothy Christian Academy 6801 W Park Blvd, Plano 75093 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 39 |
| The Hillier School 3821 University Blvd, Dallas 75205 | Christian Day Schools Presbyterian | Park Cities, Preston Hollow & Love Field | 2-8 | Not listed | 28 |
| The Winston School 5707 Royal Ln, Dallas 75229 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Park Cities, Preston Hollow & Love Field | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 145 |
| Vanguard Preparatory School 4240 Sigma Rd, Dallas 75244 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Far North Dallas, Addison & Farmers Branch | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 94 |
| Waterfall Academy 901 Waterfall Way, Richardson 75080 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | 1-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Wind Rose Academy 4225 W Parker Rd, Plano 75093 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
* 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.
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