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Fairhill School: Where Bright Students with Learning Differences Thrive

For over 55 years, Fairhill School has been the private school in North Dallas where bright students with learning differences discover what they are truly capable of. Our college preparatory campus combines rigorous academics with specialized instruction designed for how your child actually learns.

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55

Years Experience

7:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

100%

College Acceptance Rate

70%

Faculty Hold Advanced Degrees

Academics

The Private School in North Dallas Built for Students Who Learn Differently

Most private schools in Dallas offer accommodations. Fairhill School was built from the ground up for students with learning differences. Every classroom, every teacher, every curriculum decision at Fairhill School is shaped by one question: how does this serve students who learn differently?

Students at Fairhill School are bright. They are capable. And they have spent too long in classrooms that were not designed for them. At Fairhill, they stop struggling to fit a system that does not fit them and start thriving in one that does.

Since 1971, Fairhill School has served families across North Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Addison, the Park Cities, and surrounding communities who need more than a traditional private school can offer.

Dyslexia

Structured literacy and Orton-Gillingham methodology

Dysgraphia

Assistive technology and specialized writing instruction

Dyscalculia

Multi-sensory mathematics with hands-on learning

ADHD

Executive function coaching in a structured, supportive environment

Executive function challenges

Organization, time management, and self-regulation skills

Auditory processing disorder

Visual supports and individualized accommodations

Twice-exceptional (2e) learners

Gifted students with co-occurring learning differences

Who We Serve at Fairhill School

Why Fairhill

What Makes Fairhill School the Leading Learning Differences School in Dallas

Expert Faculty Specializing in Learning Differences

Seventy percent of Fairhill School teachers hold advanced degrees and specialized certifications in dyslexia therapy, special education, and related fields. Faculty tenure at Fairhill averages 12 to 15 years. Your child will be taught by educators who have dedicated their careers to understanding how students with learning differences learn best.

Small Classes, Individualized Attention at Fairhill School

With a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, no student at Fairhill School gets lost. Teachers know every student by name, by strength, and by challenge. Instruction is personalized, progress is tracked closely, and support is immediate when a student needs it.

Multi-Sensory, Evidence-Based Instruction

Classrooms at Fairhill School use research-backed, multi-sensory teaching methods that engage visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning pathways simultaneously. Structured literacy approaches like Orton-Gillingham methodology, hands-on math with manipulatives, and assistive technology give students multiple ways to access and demonstrate knowledge.

Confidence and Self-Advocacy That Last a Lifetime

Many students arrive at Fairhill School after years of frustration in traditional classrooms. They leave as confident, self-assured young adults who know how to advocate for themselves in college and beyond. That transformation is at the heart of everything Fairhill School does.

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Academics

College Preparatory Academics at Fairhill School: Grades 1 Through 12

Fairhill School offers a full college preparatory curriculum from elementary through high school. Every grade level at Fairhill balances academic rigor with the specialized learning difference support students need to succeed.

College Acceptance Rate

Elementary School at Fairhill School (Grades 1–5)

Foundational literacy and math skills built through structured, multi-sensory instruction. Small class sizes at Fairhill allow teachers to address individual learning profiles from day one, building the academic confidence students need for long-term success.

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Middle School at Fairhill School (Grades 6–8)

A critical transition supported by Fairhill faculty who understand the unique challenges of adolescence combined with learning differences. Executive function development, organizational skills, and social-emotional growth are woven into every subject.

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Middle School at Fairhill School

High School at Fairhill School (Grades 9–12)

College preparatory coursework with continued learning difference support. Fairhill School high school students develop the academic skills, self-advocacy, and independence they need for college acceptance and success after graduation.

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College Prep

100% College Acceptance Rate for Fairhill School Graduates

Every Fairhill School graduate gains acceptance to colleges and universities. The college counseling program at Fairhill School begins early, with individualized guidance through standardized test preparation with accommodations, application strategy, campus visits, and transition planning.

Fairhill School graduates attend universities across the country, prepared not just academically but with the self-knowledge and self-advocacy skills that set students with learning differences apart as college students.

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Student Life

Student Life at Fairhill School in North Dallas

Fairhill School is a small school by design. That means students form genuine relationships with teachers, classmates, and staff. Parents become part of a Fairhill School community that understands what it means to raise a child with learning differences.

Student life at Fairhill School includes:

  • Athletics and team sports
  • Arts and creative expression programs
  • Clubs and student organizations
  • Student leadership and mentoring opportunities
  • Annual Fairhill traditions and community events

The North Dallas campus provides dedicated facilities for academics, athletics, arts, and social gathering, all designed with the needs of students with learning differences in mind.

Student Life at Fairhill School

Events

April 18th Special Event

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Founded

Fairhill School: Founded in 1971. Trusted for Over 55 Years

Fairhill School was founded in 1971 in North Dallas with a belief that was radical at the time: bright students with learning differences deserve an education designed for them, not lower expectations. That belief has guided every decision at Fairhill School for more than five decades.

Thousands of graduates. Generations of Dallas-area families. A proven track record of transforming outcomes for students who learn differently. Fairhill School remains one of the most trusted private schools for learning differences in Texas.

History and Mission of Fairhill School

Our Approach

Start Your Family's Fairhill School Journey

The admission process at Fairhill School begins with a conversation. We want to understand your child, their learning profile, and what you are looking for in a private school for learning differences. From there, the Fairhill admissions team will help you determine whether Fairhill School is the right fit.

Next steps:

  1. Schedule a campus tour at Fairhill School in North Dallas
  2. Meet with the Fairhill School admissions team
  3. Submit your application with learning difference documentation
  4. Experience the Fairhill School difference
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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairhill School

Fairhill School specializes in dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, auditory processing disorder, executive function challenges, and twice-exceptional (2e) learners. Fairhill School faculty is trained to address a wide range of learning profiles through individualized, multi-sensory instruction.
Fairhill School maintains a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, ensuring every student receives personalized attention and instruction tailored to their specific learning needs.
Fairhill School serves students in grades 1 through 12, offering a continuous college preparatory program with specialized learning difference support at every grade level.
Fairhill School is located in North Dallas, Texas, serving families from Plano, Richardson, Addison, the Park Cities, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, and communities throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Fairhill School maintains a 100% college acceptance rate. Every graduate gains admission to colleges and universities, supported by individualized college counseling that begins in the early high school years.
Start by scheduling a campus tour at Fairhill School or contacting the admissions team. We will walk you through the application process, required learning difference documentation, and next steps for enrollment.
Yes. Fairhill School offers need-based financial aid and scholarships to make specialized learning difference education accessible to qualified families in the Dallas area.
Fairhill School is fully accredited, meeting rigorous educational standards while maintaining specialized programming for students with learning differences.
Unlike traditional private schools that offer accommodations, Fairhill School was purpose-built for students with learning differences. Every aspect of instruction, faculty training, curriculum design, and campus culture at Fairhill School is designed specifically for students who learn differently.

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