Excellent
#40 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 4% of private schools
The Joy School
Elementary School · Houston, TX
A private elementary school in Houston, TX serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1 CHELSEA BLVD, Houston, TX 77006
- 4.2:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Joy School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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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
$102,003
Median home value
$599,500
Median rent
$1,761/mo
College educated
80.2%
Homeownership
34.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77006; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Arabic Immersion Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Macgregor ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Annunciation Orthodox SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 621 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Joy School is listed in Houston, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Joy School
The Joy School is a private elementary school in Houston, TX, serving approximately 147 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Joy School
What grades does The Joy School serve?
The Joy School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Joy School?
The Joy School has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Joy School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Joy School is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Joy School rank in TX?
The Joy School ranks #40 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is The Joy School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Joy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Joy School a private school?
Yes, The Joy School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Joy School a religious school?
No, The Joy School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (713) 523-0660
- Area population (ZIP 77006)
- 23,927
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 77006; 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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