Quick Facts and FAQ's

• ​​​​We are a preK-3 through 8th grade school, a ministry of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and the Diocese of Dallas, fully accredited by The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department (TCCB ED), approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and AdvancEd.     

• We were founded in 1991.

• Our pastor is Father Michael Forge and our Parochial Vicar is Father Ikenna (Iyke) Udemba.

• For the 2023-24 school year, we have 770 students and 86 adults who teach, support, and/or lead our school. 

• We have been honored thrice (2006, 2016, 2023) as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education,  which recognizes 20-50 non-public schools each year from among the 36,000 private or parochial schools nationally. 

• We use a "president-principal" leadership model, with the president in charge of "operational vitality" (long term strategic planning,  buildings and grounds, finances, philanthropy, athletics, public relations, etc), and the principal in charge of of the day to day running of the school (teachers, students, academic program, curriculum, discipline, etc.). 

Are you still accepting students for the 2023-2024 school year?
Yes. For our CLC, we have rolling admissions based on availability. For our Kindergarten - 8th grade, we will consider highly qualified students to start mid-year if space is available. Applications need to be submitted by November 2023 for students wanting to start January 2024.

Does POP have age requirements for the CLC and Kindergarten?
Yes. Children applying to 3K must turn 3 on or before September 1, 2024. Children applying to 4K must turn 4 on or before September 1, 2024. Children applying to 5K must turn 5 on or before December 31, 2023. Kindergarten students must turn 5 on or before September 1, 2024.

What is your immunization policy?
Per the Diocese of Dallas, all students must be up to date on their vaccines each year according to the Texas Department of State Health (commonly known as the "Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements"). We do not accept exemptions or waivers. We cannot process your child's application until they are up to date on their vaccines.

What are the school's teacher-student ratios? 
Each classroom in grades 3K through first grade is staffed by an accredited teacher and full-time teacher assistant. 3K averages 8-9 students per adult, 4K and 5K average 10-11 per adult, and K-1 averages 12 students per adult. In grades 2-3, we have one full time teacher assistant per grade level, for a ratio of 17-18 per adult. In grades 4-5, the ratio is 19-20. In grades 6-8 we divide Math and English classes into four sections, for a ratio of 19-21 in those sections and 26-28 in the remaining classes. 

In addition to these classroom teachers and assistants, our teaching staff includes 5 learning specialists, two licensed counselors, two technology teachers, two Spanish teachers, an art teacher, a music teacher,  a media center specialist and three physical education teachers-- all for the purpose of giving students a full, well rounded elementary school experience. 

Do students attend Mass?
Our Kindergarten - 8th grade students attend All-School Mass every Monday morning. Our CLC students attend worship every Wednesday. 

Is there a multi-child discount? 
Yes, we do offer a multi-child discount. Please see our more about our tuition and affordability under financial information. 

What are the requirements for parishioner rate tuition?
For a family to pay the parishioner tuition rate, at least one parent must be Catholic. Families must be registered with Prince of Peace Catholic Church and pay a minimum contribution of $1,000 per calendar year to the general stewardship fund at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Please note that payments made to the school's annual fund are not credited towards the $1,000 annual pledge to Prince of Peace Catholic Church.

Do you offer tuition assistance? 
Yes, we do offer tuition assistance for 5K - 8th grade students. To apply for tuition assistance, you will need to complete and submit the FACTS online applcation for Grant and Aid.

Where do your students typically go after 8th grade?
The majority of our 8th graders will attend a local Catholic high school such as Bishop Lynch High School, Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, John Paul II High School, or Ursuline Academy of Dallas. Some students attend other private high schools in the area. 

How can I visit the school?
We offer tours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. or 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Please call our Director of Admissions to schedule a tour - 972.380.5505 x502. We will also be hosting two Admission Open Houses that you can register for - Tuesday, November 7, 2023 and Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - Register Here!