The Episcopal School of Dallas is an academic community where excellence is the standard. Our college preparatory curriculum, led by a nationally-recognized faculty, is complemented by a full array of artistic and athletic programs, daily chapel, experiences in the outdoors, and a myriad of opportunities to lead and serve others. ESD's unparalleled balance of rigor and nurture inspires students to maximize their potential.The School was founded in 1974 by the Reverend Stephen B. Swann and local-area leaders with the belief that all children are made in the image of a loving God. What began with eight seventh-graders in temporary space has grown to more than 1,170 students, age 3 - twelfth grade.