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The Village School

Independent school · Grades K–12

Houston, TX

13077 Westella Dr, Houston, TX 77077

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest independent schools in Texas
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • One of the most diverse private schools in Texas
  • Smaller classes than 66% of independent schools in Texas
  • Growing: enrollment up 52% since 2011–12

In Houston, Texas, The Village School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 1,548 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of independent schools in Texas. Enrollment is up about 52% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 176 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
1,548
Teachers
259.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
Coed · 774 girls, 774 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
176 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

    • Smaller classes than 66% of independent schools in Texas (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 95% of independent schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 64 independent schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    1,018’11–121,235’13–141,604’15–161,583’17–181,680’19–201,258’21–221,548’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K50
    171
    268
    377
    491
    578
    6123
    7110
    8134
    9187
    10209
    11174
    12176

    Student body

    White31%
    Asian20%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Black17%
    Two or more races15%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent 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 Village 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 The Village School

    What grades does The Village School serve?

    The Village School serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend The Village School?

    About 1,548 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Village 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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