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Shady Oak Primary School

Independent school · Grades 1–5

Richmond, TX

600 Main St, Richmond, TX 77469

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Richmond
  • Smaller classes than 66% of independent schools in Texas

Shady Oak Primary School is an independent private school in Richmond, Texas, for students from 1st grade through 5th grade. It has about 45 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of independent elementary schools in Texas. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 160 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–5
Students
45
Teachers
8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 17 girls, 28 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
160 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 66% of independent elementary schools in Texas (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of independent elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 68 independent elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    52’19–2046’21–2245’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    17
    211
    39
    49
    59

    Student body

    White51%
    Hispanic or Latino18%
    Black16%
    Asian16%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

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

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    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 Shady Oak Primary School

    What grades does Shady Oak Primary School serve?

    Shady Oak Primary School serves grades 1–5.

    How many students attend Shady Oak Primary School?

    About 45 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Shady Oak Primary 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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