Spanish World School Will Open Dallas Campus in 2027
A former library building will house the new school to serve approximately 200 families.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Spanish World School plans to open a new campus in 2027 at the former Skillman Southwestern Branch Library in Dallas. The founders purchased the 13,200-square-foot facility at auction to accommodate high demand from local families.
Why it matters
The new location allows the school to expand its capacity to serve approximately 200 families, filling a gap left after the library branch closed due to budget constraints.
The school purchased the 13,200-square-foot library property for $3.3 million. It will serve a demographic of children aged 3 months to 5 years.
The players
Catherine Wallace
She is a co-founder of the Spanish World School who helped lead the acquisition of the former library property.
Luis Martinez
He is a co-founder of the Spanish World School and a partner in the purchase of the former library building.
The details
Founders Catherine Wallace and Luis Martinez secured the building at a live auction after the city shuttered the library last year. Renovations are currently underway to transform the former public space into a private educational center for the community.
Timeline
The Skillman Southwestern Branch Library closed in 2025.
Founders purchased the building at auction in early 2026.
The new campus is scheduled to open in 2027.
Market Landscape
This transition marks a shift from public-funded utility to private education in a repurposed municipal building. It reflects a growing trend of adaptive reuse for vacant city properties in rapidly growing urban residential neighborhoods.
Families in the Lake Highlands, Highland Park, and Lakewood areas will gain access to childcare and educational services at this new location. This development helps address waitlist demand for approximately 200 families seeking early childhood options in Dallas.
The takeaway
The repurposing of the former library shows how private institutions are increasingly filling gaps in social infrastructure. Parents seeking enrollment should track future announcements regarding the 2027 opening date to secure spots for their children.
What happens next
The school expects to open its new campus doors to students in 2027.
Further reading
For more on local development shifts, visit the Dallas Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lakewood/East Dallas.
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