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Rainard School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Houston, TX

11059 Timberline Rd, Houston, TX 77043

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 90% of independent schools in Texas
  • Serving families in Houston since at least 2011

In Houston, Texas, Rainard School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 32 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of independent elementary schools in Texas. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 170 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
32
Teachers
9.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 13 girls, 19 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
170 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of independent elementary schools in Texas (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of independent elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 68 independent elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    78’11–1267’13–1458’15–1626’19–2036’21–2232’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K3
    K1
    14
    22
    34
    43
    59
    62
    72
    85

    Student body

    White50%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Black16%
    Two or more races16%
    Asian3%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Rainard School whether it takes part.

    More about Texas's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Rainard School

    What grades does Rainard School serve?

    Rainard School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Rainard School?

    About 32 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Rainard School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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