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#325 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 37% of private schools

Grace School

Elementary School · Houston, TX

A private elementary school in Houston, TX serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

10219 ELLA LEE LN, Houston, TX 77042

  • 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,281
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Diversity Index46%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment340
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Grace School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,745

Median home value

$371,300

Median rent

$1,287/mo

College educated

44.5%

Homeownership

25.7%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White72.4%
Black8.5%
Hispanic7.1%
Asian6.2%
Two or More5.6%
Pacific Islander0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Walnut Bend ELEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–50.8 mi610Compare →
River Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7private3–120.9 mi37Compare →
Texas Connections Academy at HoustonCharter · enrollment unverified4.53–120.9 mi8,332Compare →
Westchase Neighborhood SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.9PK–81.0 mi458Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Grace School is listed in Houston, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Grace School

Grace School is a private elementary school in Houston, TX, serving approximately 340 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #325 of 883 private schools in TX.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grace School

What grades does Grace School serve?

Grace School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Grace School?

Grace School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grace School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grace School rank in TX?

Grace School ranks #325 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Grace School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grace School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Grace School a private school?

Yes, Grace School is a private coeducational school with a Presbyterian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Grace School a religious school?

Grace School has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
340
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Presbyterian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
183 days
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Area population (ZIP 77042)
40,725
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
34.2
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 77042; 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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