About

About St. Paul's

Operating under the oversight of Faith Christian Center, St. Paul’s is a church-based, private Christian school that provides a traditional education with a Christian worldview for early childhood through grade 12. St. Paul's was founded in 1988 to provide an alternative to public school education.  St. Paul's has always existed as a Christian alternative to government funded institutions, including both public schools and charter schools. This enables St. Paul's to offer a traditional education from a Christian worldview.

Located on a beautiful 55 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 traditional education from a Christian perspective, St. Paul's offers an affordable, college preparatory education in a safe, protected environment. From early childhood through grade 12, students learn the fundamentals that will prepare them for a successful college career and success in life. St. Paul's is located in Arlington, Texas off of US HWY 287 just a few minutes south of I-20. This makes St. Paul's a convenient choice for parents in the Arlington, Fort Worth, Mansfield, Kennedale, Burleson, Waxahachie, and Midlothian communities.

Founding

In 1988, Dr. Gene and Sue Lingerfelt founded St. Paul's Preparatory Academy as an extended ministry of Faith Christian Center to provide concerned parents of the church and the community with an alternative to public school education. For 35 years, St. Paul's has offered a traditional education from a Christian worldview.  St. Paul's has always existed as a Christian alternative to government funded institutions, including both public schools and charter schools.

Celebrating 35 Years

St Paul's is celebrating 35 years! Watch this special video!

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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 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
Advanced Computer Labs
Spanish K3-11
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

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Oklahoma City University School of Music
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Southern Methodist University
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Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Syracuse University
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Texas A&M University
Texas Bible Institute
Texas Christian University
Texas Tech University
Texas Wesleyan University
University of Arizona
University of Colorado
University of Kansas
University of Mississippi
University of North Texas
University of Texas
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at Tyler
Weatherford College
Xavier University 

Uniforms

St. Paul's students in grades K3-12 wear uniforms purchased from Mills Uniforms. Uniforms can now be ordered 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 academic school year. You can also shop in person at Mills Uniforms at 6080 S Hulen St, Suite 390 Ft. Worth, TX 76132.

Kindergarten and Preschool Licensing

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

Chapel

Each week, the students engage in a time of worship and learning during Chapel services. The various grade levels each receive authentic, Scripture-based teaching presented in a way that is relevant to them. It also allows our older students an opportunity to use their God-given gifts to honor Him through student-led praise and worship.

Tours

The school's regular office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (CST).  Click here to schedule a tour.  You can also schedule a tour by calling 817-561-3500.