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#714 of 883 private schools in TX
River Oaks Baptist School
Elementary School
2300 WILLOWICK RD, Houston, TX 77027
Enrollment
778
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
778
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#714 of 883
In Houston
#87 of 104
public schools
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About River Oaks Baptist School
River Oaks Baptist School is a private elementary school in Houston, TX. River Oaks Baptist School serves approximately 778 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. River Oaks Baptist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 5.2 · Average
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 9.8:1 students to teachers, River Oaks Baptist School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
River Oaks Baptist School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow River Oaks Baptist School compares to 642 public schools serving similar grades in Houston, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| River Oaks Baptist School (this school) | 5.2 |
| RIVER OAKS EL | 8.7 |
| TANGLEWOOD MIDDLE | 4.8 |
| MANDARIN IMMERSION MAGNET SCHOOL | 9.2 |
| SCHOOL AT ST GEORGE PLACE | 7.3 |
| WEST UNIVERSITY EL | 8.9 |
| MEMORIAL EL | 8.4 |
| LANIER MIDDLE | 8.1 |
| KOLTER EL | 8.5 |
| T H ROGERS SCHOOL | 7.1 |
| CUNNINGHAM EL | 7.5 |
| POE EL | 7.4 |
| AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE CHARTER SCHOOL | 8.3 |
| FRIENDS FOR LIFE MIDDLE | 8.2 |
| ELLA J BAKER MONTESSORI SCHOOL | 7.9 |
| RODRIGUEZ EL | 3.9 |
| SER-NINOS CHARTER MIDDLE | 4.8 |
| SER-NINOS CHARTER EL | 4.2 |
| BRIARGROVE EL | 5.3 |
| ROBERTS EL | 8.8 |
| PERSHING MIDDLE | 6.1 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2300 WILLOWICK RD, Houston, TX 77027
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering River Oaks Baptist School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MANDARIN IMMERSION MAGNET SCHOOL (rated 9.2/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WEST UNIVERSITY EL (rated 8.9/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RIVER OAKS EL (rated 8.7/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST STEPS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Houston | 1.0 mi | — |
| LAMAR H S Houston | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| BONNE VIE SCHOOL Houston | 1.2 mi | — |
| XAVIER EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY Houston | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| FUSION ACADEMY HS1: HOUSTON GALLERIA Houston | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| RIVER OAKS EL Houston | 1.4 mi | 8.7 |
| CAROLINE SCHOOL/EASTER SEALS CHILDRENS THERAPY Houston | 1.6 mi | — |
| ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL - HOUSTON Houston | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| TANGLEWOOD MIDDLE Houston | 1.6 mi | 4.8 |
| CHALLENGE EARLY COLLEGE H S Houston | 1.8 mi | 8.4 |
| PIN OAK MIDDLE Bellaire | 1.9 mi | 8.3 |
| WEST UNIVERSITY EL Houston | 2.0 mi | 8.9 |
| MANDARIN IMMERSION MAGNET SCHOOL Houston | 1.8 mi | 9.2 |
| SCHOOL AT ST GEORGE PLACE Houston | 1.9 mi | 7.3 |
| MEMORIAL EL Houston | 2.1 mi | 8.4 |
| THE POST OAK SCHOOL Bellaire | 2.2 mi | 6.5 |
| THE POST OAK SCHOOL Bellaire | 2.2 mi | 6.0 |
| EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL Bellaire | 2.3 mi | 6.2 |
| KOLTER EL Houston | 2.3 mi | 8.5 |
| CUNNINGHAM EL Houston | 2.4 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77027 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$102,861
Median Home Value
$881,700
Median Rent
$1,840/mo
Population
19,269
College Educated
73.7%
Homeownership
29.2%
Avg Commute
20.1 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Median Age
35
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about River Oaks Baptist School
What grades does River Oaks Baptist School serve?
River Oaks Baptist School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend River Oaks Baptist School?
River Oaks Baptist School has an enrollment of approximately 778 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Oaks Baptist School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Oaks Baptist School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does River Oaks Baptist School rank in TX?
River Oaks Baptist School ranks #714 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is River Oaks Baptist School's MySchoolScout rating?
River Oaks Baptist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is River Oaks Baptist School a private school?
Yes, River Oaks Baptist School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is River Oaks Baptist School a religious school?
River Oaks Baptist School has a Baptist religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 778
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (713) 623-6938
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