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The Emery/Weiner Center for Jewish Education

Jewish day school · Grades 6–12

Houston, TX

9825 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX 77025

Overall grade: A-

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

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest of 14 Jewish day schools in Texas
  • The largest Jewish school in Houston
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 39% since 2013–14

In Houston, Texas, The Emery/Weiner Center for Jewish Education is a Jewish private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 604 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 39% since 2013–14. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 179 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
604
Teachers
69.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 304 girls, 300 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
School day
About 7 hours
School year
179 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 73% of Jewish schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 146 Jewish schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    435’13–14480’15–16528’17–18557’19–20577’21–22604’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    691
    779
    880
    988
    1088
    1191
    1287

    Student body

    White89%
    Two or more races3%
    Black2%
    Asian2%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Emery/Weiner Center for Jewish Education 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 The Emery/Weiner Center for Jewish Education

    What grades does The Emery/Weiner Center for Jewish Education serve?

    The Emery/Weiner Center for Jewish Education serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend The Emery/Weiner Center for Jewish Education?

    About 604 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Emery/Weiner Center for Jewish Education?

    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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