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River Oaks Baptist School

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8

Houston, TX

2300 Willowick Rd, Houston, TX 77027

Overall grade: B

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

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • One of 38 Christian schools in Houston

River Oaks Baptist School is a Baptist private school in Houston, Texas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 799 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 11% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 167 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
799
Teachers
68.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 388 girls, 411 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
167 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 99% of Christian elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 176 Christian elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    720’11–12711’13–14778’21–22799’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K120
    K92
    191
    293
    390
    484
    592
    690
    792
    875

    Student body

    White62%
    Asian14%
    Two or more races12%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Black6%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • The Association of Boarding Schools

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask River Oaks Baptist 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 River Oaks Baptist School

    What grades does River Oaks Baptist School serve?

    River Oaks Baptist School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend River Oaks Baptist School?

    About 799 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at River Oaks Baptist 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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