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Shelton School

17301 Preston Rd
Dallas, TX 75252
Established
1976
Grades/Ages
Ages 3-12
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1

School profile

Overview

Bright kids who learn differently don't need a watered-down education. They need teaching built for how their minds actually work. That is what we have done at Shelton since 1976, growing into the largest independent school in the country for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. Around 1,000 students, from age three through twelfth grade, learn on our 30-acre campus in Dallas.

Our classrooms hold a 6:1 average student-to-teacher ratio so instruction can be shaped around each learner, and every student in grades 5 through 12 works with a one-to-one laptop. Our faculty are specialists in learning differences, and we stay focused on building real academic skills alongside the confidence and self-advocacy our students carry into college and beyond.

Support here reaches past the classroom. Our on-campus Evaluation Center provides comprehensive assessments from preschool through adulthood, our Speech and Language Therapy program offers individual and group sessions, and our Saturday and summer programs open Shelton's methods to learners from the wider community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shelton School

Who does Shelton School serve?

We work with bright students who have learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. About 1,000 students attend, from early childhood through twelfth grade, at our Dallas campus.

What grades and ages can attend Shelton?

We welcome students from early childhood, beginning at age three, through grade 12. New placements are usually available from early childhood through grade 10 as space opens up.

What is the student-to-teacher ratio?

We keep an average 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, and our teachers average around 18 years of classroom experience.

How do we apply?

Our admissions are rolling. You start with an inquiry, we review any previous testing to understand your child's strengths and needs, and qualified families are invited to tour the school.

Do you offer evaluations and therapy?

Yes. Our Evaluation Center provides comprehensive assessments from preschool through adulthood, and our Speech and Language Therapy team offers individual and group therapy along with hearing and vision screenings.

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Services and student support

Programs & Support

Early ChildhoodLower SchoolMiddle SchoolUpper SchoolShelton Evaluation CenterSpeech and Language Therapy ProgramTeacher Training ProgramShelton Scholars Saturday and Summer ProgramSummer School ProgramDyslexia remediationDysgraphia supportDyscalculia supportADHD supportSpeech and language therapyPsychoeducational evaluationSmall class sizesSelf-advocacy skillsCollege preparatory instruction

Who is this school for?

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  • Elementary
  • Middle School
  • High School
  • ADHD

How will my child learn?

  • Individualized instruction

What opportunities are there beyond the classroom?

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Practical & Financial Information

  • Scholarships

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