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#252 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 28% of private schools

The Parish School

School · Houston, TX

A private school in Houston, TX serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.

Private

11001 HAMMERLY BLVD, Houston, TX 77043

  • 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index44%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Enrollment88
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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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The neighborhood

Where The Parish 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,017

Median home value

$382,800

Median rent

$1,417/mo

College educated

42.9%

Homeownership

54.9%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White73.9%
Asian9.1%
Two or More9.1%
Hispanic5.7%
Black2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Tiger Trail SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK1.3 mi317Compare →
The Wildcat Way SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK2.6 mi299Compare →
The Bear Blvd SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK4.0 mi265Compare →
Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–124.2 mi39Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

The Parish School is listed in Houston, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Parish School

The Parish School is a private school in Houston, TX, serving approximately 88 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #252 of 883 private schools in TX.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Parish School

What grades does The Parish School serve?

The Parish School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.

How many students attend The Parish School?

The Parish School has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Parish School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Parish School is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Parish School rank in TX?

The Parish School ranks #252 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is The Parish School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Parish School a private school?

Yes, The Parish 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 Parish School a religious school?

No, The Parish School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
88
Gender Split
88% M / 12% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Area population (ZIP 77043)
26,343
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
35.6
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 77043; 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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