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#611 of 883 private schools in TX

San Francisco Nativity Academy

Elementary School

5808 RENWICK DR, Houston, TX 77081

Private
Featured in: Best Elementary Schools in Houston

Enrollment

55

Student-Teacher

7.9:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 3rd

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#611 of 883

In Houston

#77 of 104

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San Francisco Nativity Academy

5.8/10

Elementary School in Houston · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Ser-ninos Charter EL

4.2/10

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4.8/10

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About San Francisco Nativity Academy

San Francisco Nativity Academy is a private elementary school in Houston, TX. San Francisco Nativity Academy serves approximately 55 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. San Francisco Nativity Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #611 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares0.4 pts below TX schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 55 students, San Francisco Nativity Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 7.9:1 students to teachers, San Francisco Nativity Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

San Francisco Nativity Academy 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

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How San Francisco Nativity Academy compares to 465 public schools serving similar grades in Houston, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
This School
vs
16.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
55
This School
vs
590
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 98.2% vs 0%
Black 1.8% vs 0%
San Francisco Nativity Academy Houston Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
San Francisco Nativity Academy (this school) 5.8
SER-NINOS CHARTER EL 4.2
BENAVIDEZ EL 4.2
RODRIGUEZ EL 3.9
AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE CHARTER SCHOOL 8.3
SER-NINOS CHARTER EL II 5.5
PILGRIM ACADEMY 4.7
NEW NEIGHBOR CAMPUS 3.6
BAKER-RIPLEY CHARTER SCHOOL 3.7
NCI CHARTER SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS 3.4
CUNNINGHAM EL 7.5
ETOILE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 7.0
MISTRAL CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD 6.2
DRAW ACADEMY 3.0
KIPP CONNECT HOUSTON PRI 8.1
SCHOOL AT ST GEORGE PLACE 7.3
ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY ECC 3.4
MANDARIN IMMERSION MAGNET SCHOOL 9.2
BRAEBURN EL 5.4
ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY EL 5.9
KIPP SHARP PREP 7.1

Showing 20 of 465 schools. View all schools in Houston

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,710
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C- 1.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 4%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
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Enrollment 55
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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)

Hispanic 98.2%
Black 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5808 RENWICK DR, Houston, TX 77081

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering San Francisco Nativity Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SER-NINOS CHARTER EL II (rated 5.5/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, PILGRIM ACADEMY (rated 4.7/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi
School Distance Rating
SER-NINOS CHARTER EL Houston 0.3 mi 4.2
SER-NINOS CHARTER MIDDLE Houston 0.4 mi 4.8
SER-NINOS CHARTER HIGH Houston 0.4 mi
BENAVIDEZ EL Houston 0.4 mi 4.2
AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE CHARTER SCHOOL Houston 0.5 mi 8.3
FRIENDS FOR LIFE MIDDLE Houston 0.5 mi 8.2
RODRIGUEZ EL Houston 0.5 mi 3.9
LIBERTY H S Houston 0.7 mi 3.6
MIDDLE COLLEGE H S AT HCC GULFTON Houston 0.7 mi 4.4
EXCEL ACADEMY EDUCATION TRANSITION CENTER Houston 0.7 mi 5.6
SER-NINOS CHARTER EL II Houston 0.8 mi 5.5
ROBINDELL PRIVATE SCHOOL Houston 0.8 mi 4.5
PILGRIM ACADEMY Houston 0.9 mi 4.7
THE HARRIS SCHOOL Houston 0.8 mi
NEW NEIGHBOR CAMPUS Houston 0.9 mi 3.6
NCI CHARTER SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS Houston 0.9 mi 3.4
BAKER-RIPLEY CHARTER SCHOOL Houston 0.9 mi 3.7
EMPOWERMENT H S Houston 0.9 mi 6.5
DISCOVERY MIDDLE Houston 0.9 mi 4.7
PREMIER H S - HOUSTON (SHARPSTOWN) Lewisville 1.0 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 77081 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$42,228

Median Home Value

$245,200

Median Rent

$990/mo

Population

51,366

College Educated

19.5%

Homeownership

6.5%

Avg Commute

29.3 min

Poverty Rate

33.5%

Median Age

28.4

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CRESTVIEW BAPTIST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Midland, TX 5.8
THE MONTESSORI SCHOOLS OF CENTRAL TEXAS Temple, TX 5.8
WHITE ROCK NORTH SCHOOL Dallas, TX 5.8
ENCINAL EL Cotulla, TX 5.7
FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL MARBLE FALLS Marble Falls, TX 5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about San Francisco Nativity Academy

What grades does San Francisco Nativity Academy serve?

San Francisco Nativity Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend San Francisco Nativity Academy?

San Francisco Nativity Academy has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Nativity Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Nativity Academy is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does San Francisco Nativity Academy rank in TX?

San Francisco Nativity Academy ranks #611 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is San Francisco Nativity Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

San Francisco Nativity Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is San Francisco Nativity Academy a private school?

Yes, San Francisco Nativity 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 San Francisco Nativity Academy a religious school?

San Francisco Nativity Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
69 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
46 Some Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
55
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
9 hours
Days Per Year
190 days
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County

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