About

About St. Paul's
Located on a beautiful 81 acre campus, situated in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, St. Paul's Preparatory Academy is a non-denominational Christian school for early childhood through grade 12.  With an emphasis on a classical education from a Christian perspective, St. Paul's offers a college preparatory education in a protected environment. From early childhood through grade 12, students learn the fundamentals that will prepare them for a successful college career.  St. Paul's is located in Arlington, Texas off of US HWY 287 just a few minutes south of I-20.  St. Paul's location also borders the city of Mansfield, Texas, making the school a convenient choice for parents in the Arlington, Mansfield, and Kennedale communities.

Founding
In 1988, Dr. Gene and Sue Lingerfelt founded St. Paul's Preparatory Academy as an extended ministry of Overcoming Faith Christian Center to provide a college-preparatory, Christian education.

Mission Statement
At St. Paul’s, we believe in instilling strong character values in our students.  The three central values of the school are honor, duty, and loyalty, as symbolized in the school’s crest. 

St. Paul’s prepares students for success in every area of life.  We believe that when students graduate that they should be prepared to be successful in whatever endeavors they choose to pursue.  With a strong emphasis on a classical education, the school prepares students to be hard-working, ethical individuals who lead the way in their chosen professional fields and in society.  

Accreditation
St. Paul's Preparatory Academy has been accredited by the Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS) and is also a member of the Association of Christian Schools International.

Affiliation
St. Paul's Preparatory Academy is a member of the Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS), the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the Texas Independent School Consortium (TISC), Christian School Athletic Fellowship (CSAF), and Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship (TCAF). The Preschool Department is licensed through the State of Texas.

Elements that Make St. Paul's Unique

  • All Day Preschool
  • A Beka Curriculum (Nursery - 6th Grade)
  • All Day Kindergarten
  • Degreed Teachers
  • Teachers with Advanced Degrees (Master degrees, Doctoral degrees)
  • A School Board that Cares
  • College Prep Courses
  • Test Prep Classes
  • Art 
  • Music
  • Drama
  • Catered Lunch Program
  • Advanced Computer Labs
  • Spanish K3-12
  • Weekly Chapel
  • Kindergarten Graduation
  • Disciplined Learning
  • Individualized Attention
  • Field Trips
  • 2 Outdoor Playgrounds
  • Sports Including Cheerleading for Grades 1-12
  • College Regulation size Gym with Multiple Courts 
  • Accredited by TAAPS

College and University Placement
High school graduates from St. Paul's Preparatory Academy have been accepted to many universities across the country for both undergraduate and graduate studies. These universities and institutions include:

Uniforms
St. Paul's Preparatory Academy students in grades K3-12 wear uniforms purchased from Mills Uniforms. You may contact Mills Uniforms at 817-801-1629 for more information. Mills Uniforms is located at 1801 Eastchase Parkway, Suite 101, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.

  • Update: Parents, you can now order uniforms online through the Mills web site. Click here to visit their web site, and then enter the school's uniform code (383) to display available uniform items for the 2011-2012 academic school year.

Kindergarten and Preschool Licensing
The Kindergarten and Preschool are licensed through the State of Texas and the City of Arlington.

Chapel
The school holds chapel services weekly, and each grade level participates periodically in special chapel presentations, designed to encourage participation and peer-to-peer instruction. Parents and friends are always welcome to attend.

Tours
The school's regular office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Registration and touring appointments may be made by .