Private School

The Westwood School

#41 in Best Private High Schools in Texas

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private, Montessori
PK, K-12
DALLAS, TX
Rating 4.5 out of 5 32 reviews

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A+

Overall Niche Grade

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Academics
grade A+
Diversity
grade A
Teachers
grade B+
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Sports
grade B minus

westwoodschool.org

(972) 239-8598

14340 PROTON RD
DALLAS, TX 75244

About The Westwood School...

Applying

Application Deadline

January 8

Application Fee

$125

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$24,420

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Received Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid

$5,000

From The Westwood School

Since 1986, The Westwood School has provided an outstanding Montessori environment beginning at the Toddler level, building on the Chinese proverb, “What I hear I forget; what I see I remember; what I do I know.”

Westwood blends this highly regarded method with the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB), an ideal overlay to the foundation laid by the Montessori Method. IB World Schools (more than 3,500 in over 140 countries) share a common philosophy-a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that The Westwood School believes is important for our students.

Upcoming Events

Preschool Parent Preview
December 6, 9:30 am
14340 Proton Rd. Dallas, TX 75244
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Parents are invited to join us on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 6th to learn more about Westwood's Toddler and Primary programs for children ages 12 months through 6 years old. This is a great opportunity to meet some of our Westwood teachers and administrators, learn more about Westwood's Montessori curriculum, and see all that the Westwood Community has to offer. You will also have the chance to get hands-on with the same materials and works that your child will use in the classroom to learn and grow! Space is limited! RSVP at https://forms.gle/zTZiZ1h4iE34vWnT8. Email admissions@westwoodschool.org or call (972) 239-8598 to learn more.
Parents are invited to join us on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 6th to learn more about Westwood's Toddler and Primary programs for children ages 12 months through 6 years old. This is a great opportunity to meet some of our Westwood teachers and administrators, learn more about Westwood's Montessori curriculum, and see all that the Westwood Community has to offer. You will also have the chance to get hands-on with the same materials and works that your child will use in the classroom to learn and grow! Space is limited! RSVP at https://forms.gle/zTZiZ1h4iE34vWnT8. Email admissions@westwoodschool.org or call (972) 239-8598 to learn more.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1250

24 responses

Average ACT

10 responses

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Popular Colleges

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University of Texas - Austin
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Southern Methodist University
9 Students
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Baylor University
7 Students
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New York University
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Texas Tech University
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University of California - Los Angeles
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Duke University
6 Students

More About The Westwood School Academics

2023 TAPPS Arts & Academic Competition

Our students traveled to Waco to participate in the 2023 TAPPS Arts & Academic Championships. Westwood's team placed 1st overall in Art and 3rd overall in Academics/Speech.

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Culture & Safety

Poll

100%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 7 responses

Poll

86%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 7 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 16 responses

Theatre program
25%
Basketball games
19%
Spirit Week
19%
The House System
19%
Homecoming
13%
Thanksgiving
6%

Students

Diversity

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

288

71%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 7 responses

71%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 7 responses

71%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 7 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost

$17,095

Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Starting Age

12 months

Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

Website

westwoodschool.org/academics/primary

Offers Full Week
Yes
Offers Part Week
Yes
Offers Full Day
Yes
Offers Part Day
Yes

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National

17:1

Poll

86%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 7 responses

Poll

86%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 7 responses

Poll

57%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 7 responses

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Clubs & Activities

B+

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

67%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 6 responses

67%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 6 responses

83%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 6 responses

Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Cost of Living
grade B minus
Good for Families
grade B+
Housing
grade B

Median Household Income

$77,306

National

$69,021

Median Rent

$1,499

National

$1,163

Median Home Value

$233,600

National

$244,900

The Westwood School Reviews

32 reviews

We have been with Westwood for past 5 years and have kids in lower school and upper school. The teachers and staff are amazing. The Montessori environment in lower school instills the love of learning, good study habits and early introduction to "see one, do one , teach one" culture. The upper school has IB curriculum and again the teachers are amazing. It is great to see the kids have a sense of responsibility, self awareness and good study habits in upper school and continue to develop these skills. Wish there was a larger campus for sports, however, the community is very cohesive and grounded due to the small campus size. Overall an amazing experience for kids and parents!

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The longer we have been at Westwood the more we fall in love with it. My primary student gets greeted with hugs from her friends, then they run around the perimeter of the playground for the morning recess which is how they start their day. I love the flexible drop off times, as early as 7:15 with no extra charge and as late as 8:45 for the primary level. 8:30 is morning recess. This flexibility has been a blessing for my family. The education is amazing, she is learning so much. The holiday celebrations are exuberant. The in-school after school activities are high quality and convenient. Most importantly the children are visibly happy at all levels. The Shakespeare and theater programs are awesome. Successful feeder to other private schools, but we plan to stay all the way! Great moms club and friendly and diverse parents.

As a Westwood parent, I found the school to be a perfect fit for my recently graduated student. The IB curriculum is rigorous so a student needs to be committed to both learning and ideally be curious and willing to delve deeper into what they think and why. This left my student well-equipped to handle college coursework, and I believe the IB curriculum was an advantage when submitting college apps. At Westwood there is a supportive environment where students can explore academically and socially have a sense of community since the school is so small. Given its size, my student had an incredible opportunity to pursue activities such as theatre and play significant roles that would not have been available in a large public school. If your student needs a larger environment or puts athletics first, Westwood may not be a great fit. But if you are looking for a smaller size, academically challenging and supportive environment, you can't go wrong at Westwood.

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