The Hockaday School is an all-girls PK-12 college preparatory school in Dallas, TX, providing IEP support and specialized learning programs.
The Hockaday School is an all-girls, nonsectarian college preparatory school in Dallas, Texas, serving students from Prekindergarten through 12th grade. The school is dedicated to fostering a community of scholarship and character, providing a foundation for girls to develop into resilient and confident leaders. With an average class size of 16 and a faculty where 60% hold advanced degrees, the academic environment is designed to support high-potential students through personalized engagement.
Recognizing the diverse needs of its student body, Hockaday provides specialized learning programs, including support for Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and developmental support. The school integrates therapeutic services and special needs support within its rigorous academic framework, ensuring that students with different learning profiles can access a wide range of advanced AP courses and extracurricular opportunities, from athletics to the arts.
Admissions at Hockaday are competitive, with an acceptance rate of approximately 16%. The school offers financial aid to 12% of its students, with an average grant of $19,000. Tuition varies by grade level, with rates of $33,300 for PK-4 and $39,510 for grades 5-12. Families interested in the admissions process should note the primary deadlines of December 12 and January 30.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-12
Students1110
Class Size16:1 ratio
Tuition$39,510
Fin. Aid12% receive aid
Est.1913
DeadlineDec. 12 / Jan. 30
Accreditation & Memberships
National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), National Association of College Admissions Counselors, Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1913 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $39,510 |
| Tuition Notes | Grades PK-4: $33,300 Grades 5-12: $39,510 |
| Total Students | 1110 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 118 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60 |
| Average Class Size | 16 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Cyndi Lewis |
| Admissions Associate | Adrianna White |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 12 / Jan. 30 |
| Acceptance Rate | 16 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 12 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $19,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| Percent of Students of Color | 21 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Advanced Courses
AB and BCB and CShow More (3)Hide
AP Courses
AP BiologyAP CalculusAP ChemistryAP Comparative GovernmentAP EconomicsAP EnglishAP Environmental ScienceAP FrenchAP Human GeographyAP LatinAP Mandarin ChineseAP Modern European HistoryAP PhysicsAP Spanish LanguageAP Spanish LiteratureAP StatisticsAP Studio ArtAP U.S. HistoryAP World History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cheering · Crew · Cross Country · Dance · Diving · Drill Team · Fencing · Field Hockey · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Show More (1) · Hide |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Coalition of Girls · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · National Association of College Admissions Counselors · Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.hockaday.org/calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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