I went to Preston Hollow k-6th grade. I am now a second year (junior because of hours). This school is absolutely amazing, especially for a DISD school. I was involved in the talented and gifted, competitive math, and multi-age programs. This school has a variety of excellent teachers who really
... Read more pushed me to go above and beyond the expectations that I held for myself. Their math program is absolutely extraordinary. Going into college (at the University of Texas at Austin), I had already tested out of ALL of my math credits, and I trully believe that it has a lot to do with the great math base I developed early on. I am a complete neighborhood kid (Preston Hollow Elementary, Benjamin Franklin Middle, and Hillcrest High); hearing input from middle school peers who came from other elementary feeder schools leads me to believe that Preston Hollow is very safe environment. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/20/09
Although, I can well afford to send my child to a private school, I elected to send my child to Preston Hollow to start her elementry schooling, as i did 40 yrs. ago. I figured in 'k' how bad could the public educational system be? Well after the first year and beginning '1st' I must tell you that Preston
... Read more Hollow is as good as any private school! The discipline, cleanliness, the staff, the curriculum, and the parent participation is outstanding. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/07
Preston Hollow is an affluent neighborhood where most children attend private schools. Four years ago we moved from private to public school. One can endlessly debate the pros/cons, but the students and their families are ultimately responsible for their education quality. Given their disparate scope,
... Read more priority and goals, public vs. private comparisons are often inaccurate, unfair or irrelevant. We found Preston Hollow Elementary School to be safe, well-disciplined and nurturing, with ample opportunities to achieve academic excellence for those who are motivated, but those who feel that a school should somehow deliver excellence into their hands will be disappointed, as they should be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/28/06
Excellent teachers and curriculm. I am very impressed with all aspects of this school.
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/06
As large as this school is, it is very organized. I think the school is excellent. My only complaint is at times the kids are expected too much of.
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Posted by a parent on 03/08/06
I have been extremely impressed with the teachers and staff at Preston Hollow. I was one of the sceptical parents who didn't think I wanted my children to go to Dallas ISD schools just from what I had read in the newspapers and heard from others at the park (who also had never stepped foot in the door).
... Read more But once I got up the courage to go in and check it out for myself I was greatly impressed. My children are thriving there and added to that it is close by and so are their friends! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/28/05
Preston Hollow has a great variety of academic programs available for the advanced student but not much help for the 'average' or low performing students.
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Posted by a parent on 02/18/05
Great leadership in the Principal and staff. Excellent educators. Bionic PTA. Ethnic diversity. Creative programs.
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Posted by a parent on 02/12/05
I have had one child go thru Preston Hollow (now at Hillcrest in the AP program) and one now in 6th grade at Preston Hollow. In both cases, academics have been super, teachers are involved and caring, and the principal generally supportive. I know that parents often fear that their child will not
... Read more be individually challenged in public schools, but that is not the case here. While the population is very diverse, there is extra tutoring for those who need that, and challenging honors courses for those who can handle the extra challenge. My 6th grader has been independently tested and shows an 11th grade level of mastery, and she has loved being on the Math Olympiad-winning math team. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/06/04
We have had one child go through Preston Hollow (k-6) and is now a 7th grader at Franklin Middle School. Also have a 3rd grader currently in the multi-age program. We have been thrilled with the teachers, including specials such as art, music, PE, computer, etc. Academics have been great and my youngest
... Read more has had incredible attention give to her by all her teachers, plus special tutoring provided by the school at no cost to us. Tutoring by her own teachers plus teachers aids. My kids have loved it - we were planning to move to the Park Cities, but no way now! Neighborhood families who don't check out the school are making a mistake! The diversity is good and there will soon be new schools to ease the overcrowding and return us back to the neighborhood. Parent involvement is excellent and our Principal is great! It's nice to have other options besides private school. Read less
School Profile for Preston Hollow Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
350
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
24
Number of classrooms:
30
Arts
Art
Special Education
Gifted Students
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Dallas schools — Preston Hollow Elementary School is located at 6423 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas TX 75230. 6423 Walnut Hill Ln is in the North Dallas neighborhood and 75230 ZIP code in Dallas, TX The school district for Preston Hollow Elementary School is the Dallas Independent School District. Preston Hollow Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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