Carefully molding students into first-class citizens and future leaders is the top priority of Waxahachie educators.  The Education Committee of the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce works closely with the Waxahachie Independent School District on the Partners in Educations (PIE) program, which includes job shadowing, DEAR Day, and College for Texans.

Waxahachie has numerous options for families looking for a private or parochial education alternative, supplemental tutoring, or higher education opportunities.

View chamber member schools and colleges by clicking on the link or view their descriptions below.

ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY SCHOOLS, & SUPPLEMENTAL TUTORING

AMP Math Tutoring: Offering math tutoring and mentoring by a certified math teacher. Shalyn Cofield is a certified math teacher for the state of Texas and has extensive knowledge of the state curriculum (TAKS). As well as tutoring experience, she has taught in a middle school and high school classroom. With many things, this has given her experience in working with parents, students, and other teachers. Beyond tutoring your student, she can act as a mentor and/or mediator, bridging any communication gap that might be present between parent, student and teacher.  For more information, call 972-834-8385 or visit www.ampmathtutoring.com.

Canterbury Episcopal School: Canterbury is a Proven College Preparatory, Recognized for Diversity, Faith-Based Community, State Championship Level Athletics, located in DeSoto on a beautiful 37-acre campus.  Limited enrollment is available in grades K-12.  Some grade levels are on a waiting list.  For more information, or to arrange a campus tour/visit call 972-572-7200 or visit www.thecanterburyschool.org.

The Children's Montessori Center: Provides educational programs for preschoolers and pre-kindergartners.

Located at 214 Dunn Street in Waxahachie.  For more information, call 972-937-6910.

Cornerstone Eagle Advantage School & Preschool: Provides a pre-school program (6 weeks to 4 years of age), and pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.  A variety of athletic opportunities are offered to students in grades 6-12.  Located at 701 West Hwy. 287 Bypass in Waxahachie.  For more information call 972-937-5611.

First Christian Church and School: Provides educational programs for kindergartners through grade seven.  Located at 1109 Brown Street in Waxahachie.  For more information, call 972-937-1952 or visit www.fccwax.org.

Life School: Located at 777 South I-35 in Red Oak.  For more information, call 214-376-8208.

Ovilla Christian School:  Ovilla Christian School is a K4-12th grade school with a student body of approximately 500. OCS is accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is a member of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS). Elementary students, participate in various enrichment classes including Music, Art, and Physical Education.  In High School, students are offered 21 hours of dual credit courses for college. The extracurricular program includes, Choir, Drama, Band, Chess Club, and a variety of athletic opportunities.  For more information, call 972-617-1177 or visit www.ovillachristianschool.org.

Pettigrew Academy: A Montessori school that provides a strong foundation in writing, reading, literature, and math to students in grades 1-8.  Art, music appreciation, and Spanish classes for all ages, and beginning piano starting in grade 3 are offered as part of the weekly curriculum.  Located at 806 East Marvin in Waxahachie.  For more information, call 972-923-1633 or visit http://pettigrewacademy.extremeduress.com/.

St. Joseph Catholic School: Saint Joseph Catholic School opened its doors in 1992 with the express purpose of supporting Catholic families in the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical education of their children in a loving nurturing environment. Many exciting possibilities await the children of Saint Joseph Catholic School. Visitors to the school are left with a lasting impression of the warmth of the unique setting that fosters growth and development of each individual.  For more information, call 972-937-0956 or visit www.stjosephcatholicschool.org.

Sylvan Learning Center: Creates independent students by discovering and targeting the causes of academic frustrations.  They create a personalized curriculum that addresses and eliminates underlying issues by using the results of a comprehensive Skills Assessment.  Located at 507 North Hwy. 77, Suite 902 in Waxahachie.  For more information call, 972-938-3181.

Waxahachie Faith Family Academy: Provides educational programs for grades pre-kindergarten through grade 12.  A variety of athletic opportunities are offered tos tudents in grades 7-12.  Located at 701 Ovilla Road in Waxahachie.  For more information, call 972-937-3704.

Waxahachie Independent School District: Educates children from pre-kindergarten to high school, and includes nine educational campuses with approximately 7,000 students.  WISD Administrative Office is located at 411 N. Gibson Street in Waxahachie.  For more information, call 972-923-4631 or visit www.wisd.org.

Waxahachie Preparatory Academy:  A private, parent-based Christian school whose purpose is to provide it’s students with a comprehensive, college preparatory education from a Christian perspective for kindergarten through 12th grade.  Located at 621 N. Grand Ave in Waxahachie.  For more information, call 972-937-0440 or visit www.wpacademy.org.

HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES

Navarro College - Ellis County Center: Offers a wide range of college level courses for students seeking associate degrees in various fields of study.  Course offerings include evening, weekend, eight-week classes, mini-mester sessions, and a full array of internet courses. 

Enrollment is ideal for those pursuing a degree or a certificate, high school/college dual-credit, workforce training for employees, or continuing education courses.

The college is continually growing and transforming to accommodate and serve current and future students.  With this growth in mind, Navarro College has begun construction on a new 25,000 sqaure foot, two-story higher education facility in nearby Midlothian to open for business in the spring of 2006.

The Navarro College - Ellis County Center is located at 1900 John Arden Drive in Waxahachie.  For more information, call 972-937-7612 or visit www.navarrocollege.edu.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University: This four-year institution, established in Waxahachie in 1943, allows students to learn about Bible and church studies, as well as providing professional studies.  Its main campus is located in Waxahachie on 70 acres, and a second campus (five miles away) includes additional student housing, classrooms, and offices. 

The enrollment includes undergraduates on campus, distance education undergraduates, graduate school on-campus, and distance education graduate students.  Many sports opportunities are offered, including football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, and intramural sports.

SAGU is located at 1200 Sycamore in Waxahachie.  For more information, call 972-937-4010 or visit www.sagu.edu.

Training Academy for Dental Assistants: Training Academy for Dental Assistants, LLC opened in June of 2005, to train students to become entry level dental assistants.  With highly trained and qualified practicing professionals as part of the teaching staff, instructors include practicing dentists, dental assistants and business office personnel who teach what they practice in their offices.  For more information, call 972-842-2999 or visit www.dentmedstaffing.com. 

University of North Texas Dallas Campus: The campus in nearby DeSoto has been enrolling students for graduate and undergraduate classes and degree programs in southern Dallas since January 2000.

The purpose of the University of North Texas Dallas Campus is to increase the number of citizens in Dallas and Ellis counties who hold bachelor’s and master’s degrees; and implement programs and partnerships that will help to increase the high school and college-going rates in these areas.

The University of North Texas Dallas Campus is located at 8915 S. Hampton Road, just three blocks south of I-20, in DeSoto.  For more information, call 972-780-3601 or visit www.unt.edu/unt-dallas.

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