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The Parish School

Special education school · Pre-K only

Houston, TX

11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX 77043

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The largest preschool in Houston
  • Serving families in Houston since at least 2011

The Parish School is a special education school in Houston, Texas, for pre-K. It has about 81 students and around 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 170 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Pre-K only
Students
81
Teachers
10 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 17 girls, 64 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 81% of preschool programs nationwide.
    • Compared with 79 preschool programs nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    140’11–1292’13–1488’15–16121’17–18140’19–2088’21–2281’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded81
    Pre-K48

    Student body

    White67%
    Two or more races14%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Asian9%
    Black2%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Parish 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 The Parish School

    What grades does The Parish School serve?

    The Parish School serves pre-K only.

    How many students attend The Parish School?

    About 81 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Parish 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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