Lakehill Preparatory School

Lakehill Preparatory School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
2720 Hillside Dr,  Dallas, TX
4.4
3.7
375 Students
A+
Niche Grade
Since 1971, Lakehill Preparatory School has been a highly regarded private college preparatory school in the heart of the Lakewood neighborhood in east Dallas, Texas. West of White Rock Lake on Hillside Drive, this fully accredited K-12 grade school enrolls 400 students. A welcoming and nurturing environment awaits the students ready to learn to become like their mascot, the Warrior. Recently, the campus added and renovated over 20,000 square feet of space. State-of-the-art science and computer labs, a new art studio and a new 5,000 square-foot multiuse inner courtyard benefit all students. The main campus provides a soccer field, a shaded playground and an outdoor basketball court. Four miles away, the Roger L. Perry Campus on Ferguson Road offers an auxiliary campus where the Warrior Athletic Complex includes a football stadium, tennis courts, a baseball diamond and a field house. In addition, many extracurricular activities and enrichment programs are offered at the Alice and Erle Nye Family Environmental Science Center. The school offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses, fine arts curriculum, as well as French and Spanish. Success in the foundations of education at Lakehill is evident within their student body boasting a 100% college acceptance rate. The school’s mission is to form well-rounded individuals with abundant rigorous academics, vibrant performing and visual arts, athletics and volunteerism. The stated vision is to “learn with curiosity, lead with confidence, and serve with passion,” and to carry these values into their future success.

School Details

Head of School
Roger L. Perry, Headmaster
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$28,650

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
45
Part Time Teachers
1
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
650
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
19
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
73%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.2%
Two or more races
7.4%
Hispanic
7.4%
Black
4%

School Rankings

#38 Best Private K12 Schools in Texas
#53 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Texas
#54 Best Private HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southern Methodist University 27 Students
University of Texas - Austin 24 Students
Texas A&M University 18 Students
Baylor University 15 Students
University of Oklahoma 15 Students
Rice University 11 Students
University of Arkansas 11 Students
Vanderbilt University 11 Students
Texas State University 8 Students
Texas Christian University 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Biology 10 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Chemistry 8 Students
Engineering 5 Students
Pre-Law Studies 5 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 5 Students
International Business 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 48 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/17/2023
Lakehill is a great small school with rigorous curriculum, but teachers who care and make the work easier. If you are looking for a top-tier college prep school, then Lakehill is for you!
4.0 Senior
6/4/2021
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2.0 Middle School Student
11/30/2018
Parents who donate large sums of money to the school get preferential treatment as do their kids, along with the kids that have parents that work at the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 43 Reviews
1.0 other
9/1/2023
One star is too much! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL.
1.0 parent
12/10/2021
While our child received a good education, the administration of the school is totally lacking. There is no code of conduct for students and bullying is tolerated with no consequences. Additionally, there are no standards for entry - anyone and everyone is admitted, with no work on the school’s part...
2.0 parent
12/3/2021
My child attended through high school. The curriculum evolved and improved during this time. The teachers and curriculum were good. Many teachers were excellent. Administration was placating at best. Many repeated instances of bullying were ignored and not managed (my child was not bullied but other...
5.0 parent
2/15/2018
Lakehill is a school that not only challenges the students academically, but also provides them opportunities to be involved in multiple extracurricular activities. Students have the opportunity to play multiple sports as well as be involved in musical theater and performing arts. Lakehill provides...

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Lakehill Preparatory School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 2720 Hillside Dr in Dallas, TX. Annual tuition is $28,650. The school has a total enrollment of 375 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Lakehill Preparatory School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,425,758. Discover additional schools in the area, like TKG Academy, Dallas Christian Academy, The Saint Timothy School, and more. Learn more about what Dallas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lakehill Preparatory School.

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