The Westwood School is a premium private K-12 institution in Addison, Texas serving children from 12 months through 12th grade, with a strong academic reputation and 4.7-star parent satisfaction. The school combines the Montessori Method with an International Baccalaureate program in upper grades, maintains a 6:1 to 10:1 student-teacher ratio, and offers bilingual instruction in Spanish and Mandarin throughout all grade levels. Its 30+ year track record in Dallas includes SACS accreditation, consistent 100% graduation rates, an average SAT score of 1290, and a diverse student body representing over 40 nationalities. However, as a premium private school with no subsidy programs and no infant care, enrollment is limited to families with substantial tuition budgets and those seeking preschool-age-and-up programming.
Safety9.0
Curriculum10.0
Art / Music9.0
Infant care2.0
Kindergarten readiness10.0
Teacher quality10.0
Compassion9.0
Management9.0
Culture10.0
Class sizes8.0
Extracurriculars10.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori Method combined with International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme for grades 11-12. Bilingual studies in Spanish and Mandarin from toddler through 12th grade. Developmental approach aligned with each age group's learning needs.
Programs & activities: Fine arts, athletics, afterschool programs, college counseling, educational and outdoor adventure trips. Serves students ages 12 months through 12th grade.
What sets it apart: Student-to-teacher ratio of 1:10 with small class sizes. Student body represents over 40 nationalities. 30+ year track record in Dallas area. Emphasizes three pillars: character development, community engagement, and academic excellence.
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Top 3 in Farmers Branch / Addison
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Farmers Branch / Addison across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.</span>
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Top 100 in Texas
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Texas.</span>
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Best Curriculum
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest curriculum score in Farmers Branch / Addison. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.</span>
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Farmers Branch / Addison. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.</span>
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest culture score in Farmers Branch / Addison. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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