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#460 of 883 private schools in TX

The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office

School

201 KINKAID SCHOOL DR, Houston, TX 77024

Private

Enrollment

1,360

Student-Teacher

6.9:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#460 of 883

In Houston

#62 of 104

public schools

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The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office

6.4/10

School in Houston · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.0/10

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About The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office

The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office is a private school in Houston, TX. The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office serves approximately 1,360 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it comparesOn par with TX schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • TX avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 6.9:1 students to teachers, The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office 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 The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office compares to 742 public schools serving similar grades in Houston, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
This School
vs
15.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
1,360
This School
vs
718
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 60.9% vs 0%
Black 17.4% vs 0%
Asian 11.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.6% vs 0%
The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office Houston Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office (this school) 6.4
MARK WHITE EL 7.0
BRIARGROVE EL 5.3
WISDOM H S 3.3
MEMORIAL DRIVE EL 9.0
BRIARMEADOW CHARTER 8.3
KIPP SHARP PREP 7.1
PILGRIM ACADEMY 4.7
DRAW ACADEMY 3.0
T H ROGERS SCHOOL 7.1
KIPP SHARPSTOWN COLLEGE PREP 8.1
PINEY POINT EL 4.0
EMPOWERMENT H S 6.5
DISCOVERY MIDDLE 4.7
EMERSON EL 4.6
HUNTERS CREEK EL 8.4
FROSTWOOD EL 9.0
MEMORIAL H S 8.1
SPRING BRANCH MIDDLE 8.3
MANDARIN IMMERSION MAGNET SCHOOL 9.2
SCHOOL AT ST GEORGE PLACE 7.3

Showing 20 of 742 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)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,218
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 58%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.4 / 10
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Enrollment 1,360
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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)

White 60.9%
Black 17.4%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic 2.6%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

201 KINKAID SCHOOL DR, Houston, TX 77024

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office may also want to explore other schools in the area. T H ROGERS SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is AL-HADI SCHOOL OF ACCELERATIVE LEARNING (rated 6.6/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
MARK WHITE EL Houston 0.5 mi 7.0
AL-HADI SCHOOL OF ACCELERATIVE LEARNING Houston 0.8 mi 6.6
ST FRANCIS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Houston 0.8 mi 5.7
SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL Houston 0.9 mi 5.9
YELLOW SCHOOL-MDPC Houston 0.9 mi 3.3
BRIARGROVE EL Houston 1.2 mi 5.3
MONTESSORI LEARNING COTTAGE Houston 1.3 mi
MEMORIAL DRIVE EL Houston 1.5 mi 9.0
WISDOM H S Houston 1.5 mi 3.3
BRIARMEADOW CHARTER Houston 1.6 mi 8.3
KIPP SHARP PREP Houston 1.7 mi 7.1
DRAW ACADEMY Houston 1.7 mi 3.0
PILGRIM ACADEMY Houston 1.7 mi 4.7
KIPP SHARPSTOWN COLLEGE PREP Houston 1.8 mi 8.1
PINEY POINT EL Houston 1.8 mi 4.0
EMPOWERMENT H S Houston 1.9 mi 6.5
DISCOVERY MIDDLE Houston 1.9 mi 4.7
MARINER MONTESSORI Houston 1.8 mi
T H ROGERS SCHOOL Houston 1.8 mi 7.1
TANGLEWOOD ACADEMY Houston 1.8 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 77024 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$142,039

Median Home Value

$1,164,400

Median Rent

$1,796/mo

Population

37,647

College Educated

76.3%

Homeownership

62.1%

Avg Commute

22.1 min

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Median Age

43.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
THE VILLAGE SCHOOL Houston, TX 6.4
DR KIRK LEWIS CAREER AND TECHNICAL H S Houston, TX 6.5
HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - EL PASO El Paso, TX 6.5
LAMESA SCHOOLS Lamesa, TX 6.5
PARISH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Dallas, TX 6.5
HARMONY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE - EL PASO El Paso, TX 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office

What grades does The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office serve?

The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office?

The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office has an enrollment of approximately 1,360 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office?

The student-teacher ratio at The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office rank in TX?

The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office ranks #460 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office's MySchoolScout rating?

The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office a private school?

Yes, The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office 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 Kinkaid School - Head of School Office a religious school?

No, The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
39 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
23 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,360
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
198
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County

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