Very Good
#172 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 19% of private schools
The Kipling School
Elementary School · Houston, TX
A private elementary school in Houston, TX serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
600 SHEPHERD DR, Houston, TX 77007
- 10.7:1 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 Kipling 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$140,878
Median home value
$501,300
Median rent
$1,951/mo
College educated
79.9%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77007; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Wharton K-8 Dual Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Ella J Baker Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Harvard ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 673 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Kipling School is listed in Houston, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Kipling School
The Kipling School is a private elementary school in Houston, TX, serving approximately 203 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Kipling School
What grades does The Kipling School serve?
The Kipling School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Kipling School?
The Kipling School has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Kipling School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Kipling School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Kipling School rank in TX?
The Kipling School ranks #172 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is The Kipling School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Kipling School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Kipling School a private school?
Yes, The Kipling 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 Kipling School a religious school?
No, The Kipling School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 203
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 199 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (713) 880-3318
- Area population (ZIP 77007)
- 45,337
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 77007; 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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