Ursuline Academy of Dallas

Over 500 years ago, St. Angela Merici reminded her followers of the heart of their work: "Consider the respect you owe your daughters, for the more you respect them, the more you will love them. And the more you love them, the greater care you will have for them."

Now at 150 years old, Ursuline proudly stands as the oldest continually operating school in Dallas and its ethos of care for students continues to permeate everything it does.

Since that first school day in February 1874, much has changed at the Academy. Ursuline has evolved in line with best practices in pedagogy, technology, and support for every area of student life. Today’s student body numbers nearly 900. Long gone are the days when a single graduate might grace the stage for commencement; now, more than 200 young women in white dresses and hats say their final farewell every spring.

Ursuline Dallas is blessed to have a community committed to its mission and dedicated to its students. And with the passing of this milestone, Ursuline looks ahead to the next 150 years!