River Oaks Academy
Special education school · Grades 3–12
Houston, TX
10600 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77042
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 81% of special education schools in Texas
- Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
In Houston, Texas, River Oaks Academy is a special education school for students from 3rd grade through 12th grade. About 38 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of special education schools in Texas. Enrollment is up about 19% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8 hours, 176 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 3–12
- Students
- 38
- Teachers
- 11 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 31 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 10% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 81% of special education schools in Texas (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of special education schools in Texas.
- Compared with 36 special education schools in Texas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Texas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask River Oaks Academy whether it takes part.
- Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) · Education savings account
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?
Questions about River Oaks Academy
What grades does River Oaks Academy serve?
River Oaks Academy serves grades 3–12.
How many students attend River Oaks Academy?
About 38 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at River Oaks Academy?
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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