The Lamplighter School

11611 Inwood Road

Dallas, TX 75229

9 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-4
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 29, 2021

My daughter and son are thriving at their first year at Lamplighter. My 3 year old knows and can write all her letter and numbers. My active son is challenged and engaged daily. The curriculum is extremely thoughtful and fun, they are learning to be good humans all around, and the teachers are communicative and impactful. Our kids love going to school every day, and we could not be happier.
Submitted by parent on December 29, 2015

After several years and multiple children at Lamplighter, we are disappointed parents. Teacher communications are over-managed by administration - the conversations don't feel open and honest. Starting in 2nd grade and up (and sometimes earlier), most parents are "supplementing" the education heavily with outside tutoring and other academic support which clouds the ERB and ISEE results of the students. It is impossible to attribute student results solely to the education at the school due to the level of outside classes and extra work that kids are doing. There are some high points (many many great teachers), but the lows outweigh the highs.
Submitted by parent on January 16, 2014

We have been extremely impressed with Lamplighter during our child's first year at the school. Our child has grown and learned so much already, and we love the dedication, enthusiasm and energy of the teachers. We've also enjoyed meeting the other parents, and there are so many activities and events, it is almost overwhelming.
Submitted by other on November 09, 2013

This school is by far the best elementary school in the Dallas area. I am now at hockaday. Lamplighter has prepared me well
Submitted by other on July 18, 2013

I graduated from Lamplighter in 2002. I absolutely LOVED going to school every single day while I attended Lamplighter. I have wonderful memories of my teachers, classmates, and class projects. I have donated to Lamplighter since I graduated and will continue to do so because I am so grateful to have received such a fine education. When I do have children, I would love for them to go here. I have a feeling they would be very happy at this amazing school!
Submitted by parent on June 11, 2013

We sent two of our children to LL through first grade. It is a much different school than it once was. Once the two founders suddenly retired, the class size doubled and the experience required of teachers plummeted. We decided to start looking elsewhere when our four-year-old started coming home with stories about his teachers eating Eggo waffles in the classroom while the kids colored--the kids were only there for three hours! Or how hs teacher's feet hurt from "going out" the night before, so it was ok to take them off. Another quote, "I don't talk at school because Miss so--n-so says she can't hear herself think if we talk." It's a $17k a year, three hour a day, daycare. All three of our children are now at another private school, doing well and scoring in the top 1% of standardized tests. We sent our youngest to a church based pre-school (1/4 of the costs) and she is at the same level our other two were at the same age.
Submitted by parent on November 07, 2011

This school is the most developmentally appropriate school I know. The focus is on developing the whole child. The school fosters self-expression, creativity, and academic excellence. The curriculum is thoughtful and completely integrated. The environment is warm and nurturing and the kids are great! If you're looking for worksheets and rote memorization, this is not the school for you. If you're looking for an environment that develops critical thinking skills, you've found the right school!
Submitted by parent on July 16, 2010

Good school at a very high price. Teachers are very young and inexperienced for the younger children.
Submitted by student on April 02, 2010

Lamplighter is the best school that anyone could ever go to!! The teachers are amazing! I am now an A student and I owe all to my nurishing, enriching, education from Lamplighter!! My mom and aunt both went to Lamplighter and loved every second!! This school is for talented and gifted, motivated kids!!
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2008

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