About ESD
The Episcopal School of Dallas is among the top coeducational college-preparatory institutions in the nation. For more than 30 years, the School has nurtured, challenged, and developed more than 1,100 students enrolled in Beginner (age 3) through Grade 12 programs, encouraging them to discover their full potential spiritually, intellectually, and physically.
The founders of the Episcopal School of Dallas envisioned a college-preparatory curriculum that would prepare students for a changing world, delivered within a framework of commitment to Judeo-Christian values. Central to this vision is a belief in the inherent worth of each child. This belief underlies every educational endeavor at the School and is expressed in the individualized teaching and the supportive learning environment that challenges students to strive for personal excellence.
Location
ESD, located on three campuses, continues to develop, currently with 248,000 sq.ft. in facilities. The latest additions to the Merrell Road campus are a 55,000 sq. ft. center for arts and humanities and a new stadium complete with state-of-the-art athletic turf, locker rooms, and accommodations for home and visiting fans. The Lower, Middle and Upper School campuses are located in the Preston Hollow-area. The Merrell Road campus spans more than 39 acres. ESD's rural outdoor education center, located in northern Collin County, is comprised of 159 acres.
Accreditation
The Episcopal School of Dallas is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest, whose accreditation is recognized by the Texas Education Agency. It holds membership in the National Association of Independent Schools, the National Association of Episcopal Schools, the Southwestern Association of Episcopal School, and the Multicultural Alliance, among other educational organizations.
Memberships:
College Board
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest 
Multicultural Alliance
National Association of College Admission Counselors
National Association of Episcopal Schools
National Association of Independent Schools
National Association of Secondary Schools
National Middle School Association
Southwest Preparatory Conference
Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented
Texas Independent Schools Conference
The Reverend Stephen B. Swann is the founding Rector and Headmaster of the Episcopal School of Dallas. He has been a member of the School's Board of Directors since its inception in 1974.
A native of Texas, Father Swann received a Master of Divinity degree from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, California. He attended the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.>
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