The Episcopal School of Dallas is a coeducational academic community founded in 1974 by Stephen B. Swann and a group of Episcopalian local leaders.

In 1986, the school had another major expansion, which added a library, publication suite, and fine arts facilities, along with additional classrooms and offices.

The building houses Dining Commons, physical education facilities, and additional office space.

The new dining facilities can seat 480 students, and overlook the school's quarry and Louise Crespi Benners Courtyard.

In 2012, the school was found guilty of fraud and negligent behavior for mishandling a 2009 statutory rape.

A 34-year-old teacher sexually assaulted a 16-year-old student, using a school-owned vehicle, and a school credit card to rent a hotel room.

[11] The student's parents pressed civil charges against ESD and were awarded $9 million for punitive and compensatory damages from the withdrawal.

[12][13] In 2013, the son of new Headmistress Meredyth Moredock Cole was caught throwing an underage drinking party at her house.