| Parish Episcopal School | |
| Established: | 1972 |
| Motto: | Wisdom, Honor, and Service |
| Type: | Private School, University-preparatory school |
| Head Name: | Head of School |
| Location: | 4101 Sigma Rd. |
| City: | Dallas |
| State: | Texas |
| County: | Dallas County |
| Zipcode: | 75244 |
| Country: | USA |
| Coordinates: | 32.9353°N -96.8438°W |
| Pushpin Map: | Texas#USA |
| Campus: | 50acres |
| Faculty: | 130 |
| Staff: | 110 |
| Students: | 1,140 |
| Tuition: | $11,490 - $30,590 |
| Ratio: | 8:1 |
| Mascot: | Panther |
| Sports: | 22 varsity sports, 3 club sports |
Parish Episcopal School is a co-educational day school located on two campuses in Dallas, Texas, US. The college preparatory school enrolls students in grades Pre-K–12. In 2015–2016 school year, 1,130 students were enrolled, making Parish the 3rd largest private school in Dallas County.[1]
Parish Episcopal School was founded as Parish Day School in 1972, enrolling students between pre-kindergarten through the 6th grade. It was founded by Mary Loving Blair, who served as the first head of school until 1980, when she was re-placed by Gloria Snyder.[2] The school expanded up to grade 12 and was renamed "Parish Episcopal School" in 2001.[3] After adding additional grades, Parish purchased a second campus on the intersection of Midway Road and Alpha Road in Farmers Branch, Texas, which would house students from grades 3 to 12.[4] [5] David Monaco, who was previously at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, North Carolina, replaced Gloria Snyder as Head of School in 2009.[6] He then resigned in May 2022, and the interim head of school is Michelle Lyon.[7]
The Upper School offers honors and AP courses. Students are expected to take a course of study which meets the entry requirements of major colleges and universities.[8]
Beginning in eighth grade there is a world religions study which is required. Lower grades take part in religion classes.
The Parish Midway campus is centered around a 337000square feet academic building designed by an architecture team of I.M. Pei and Henry N. Cobb. A former ExxonMobil office complex, the building in North Dallas was acquired in 2002. A performing arts center was added.[9] The new Upper School includes science labs, a teaching darkroom, Smart Boards in almost all classrooms, world languages labs, and a counseling center. Surrounding this central building are athletic facilities with a gymnasium, playing fields, and a stadium. The original Hillcrest Campus is located approximately 5miles east of Midway Road on the grounds of the Church of the Transfiguration. The Hillcrest campus houses the school's Pre–K through grade 2 program.[10]
In 2012, Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration restructured, giving up ownership of Parish Episcopal School. The decision allowed Parish to maintain accreditation as an independent private school. Parish Episcopal School is now governed by a board of trustees, a percentage of whom are members of the church.[11]
There are daily chapel services and a weekly formal Eucharist service every Thursday. The chapel services at the Hillcrest campus take place in the Church of Transfiguration.