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Sycamore Academy

Alternative school · Grades K–12

Keene, TX

106 S Old Betsy Rd, Keene, TX 76059

Overall grade: B-

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

  • B-Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 158% since 2017–18

In Keene, Texas, Sycamore Academy is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 178 students attend, with roughly 22 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 158% since 2017–18. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
178
Teachers
8.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
22
Boys and girls
Coed · 95 girls, 83 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 40% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Supports homeschooling
Yes, a main role of this school

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 62% of independent schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 64 independent schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    69’17–1860’19–20159’21–22178’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    K2
    14
    23
    34
    48
    516
    611
    713
    826
    924
    1028
    1125
    1214

    Student body

    White34%
    Asian26%
    Black20%
    Hispanic or Latino18%
    Two or more races1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sycamore Academy 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 Sycamore Academy

    What grades does Sycamore Academy serve?

    Sycamore Academy serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Sycamore Academy?

    About 178 students, with 22 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sycamore 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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