Excellent
#1 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 1% of private schools
Faith West Academy
School · Katy, TX
A private school in Katy, TX serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2225 PORTER RD, Katy, TX 77493
- 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
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Where Faith West Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,484/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,388
Median home value
$321,900
Median rent
$1,806/mo
College educated
44.4%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77493; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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4 from a 5-mile search
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| Project TykeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 2.9 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Westside Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 64 | Compare → |
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| British International School of HoustonPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 742 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Faith West Academy is listed in Katy, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Faith West Academy
Faith West Academy is a private school in Katy, TX, serving approximately 302 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 883 private schools in TX.
What's said publicly about Faith West Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Faith West Academy
What grades does Faith West Academy serve?
Faith West Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Faith West Academy?
Faith West Academy has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faith West Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Faith West Academy is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Faith West Academy rank in TX?
Faith West Academy ranks #1 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Faith West Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Faith West Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Faith West Academy a private school?
Yes, Faith West Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Faith West Academy a religious school?
Faith West Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (281) 391-5683
- Area population (ZIP 77493)
- 62,264
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77493; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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