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#459 of 883 private schools in TX

The Village School

School

2005 GENTRYSIDE DR, Houston, TX 77077

Private

Enrollment

1,261

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#459 of 883

In Houston

#61 of 104

public schools

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The Village School

6.4/10

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

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About The Village School

The Village School is a private school in Houston, TX. The Village School serves approximately 1,261 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. The Village School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #459 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

The Village School 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 Village School compares to 742 public schools serving similar grades in Houston, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
This School
vs
15.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
1,261
This School
vs
718
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 37% vs 0%
White 30.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 15.2% vs 0%
Black 9.9% vs 0%
The Village School Houston Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
The Village School (this school) 6.4
RAY DAILY EL 6.3
ASHFORD EL 8.6
BUSH EL 8.7
WEST BRIAR MIDDLE 5.5
SHADOWBRIAR EL 6.1
BUDEWIG INT 4.8
WESTSIDE H S 6.3
HEFLIN EL 5.2
NOTTINGHAM EL 8.2
OUTLEY EL 5.3
STRATFORD H S 7.0
MEADOW WOOD EL 8.2
SPRING FOREST MIDDLE 6.9
SPRING BRANCH ACADEMIC INSTITUTE 7.2
THORNWOOD EL 6.0
MAHANAY EL 7.0
ASKEW EL 4.0
O'DONNELL MIDDLE 6.7
ELSIK H S 4.4
HASTINGS H S 4.0

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)
B- 5.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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School Day Length 7.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,345.2
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 73%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
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Enrollment 1,261
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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)

Asian 37.0%
White 30.8%
Hispanic 15.2%
Black 9.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2005 GENTRYSIDE DR, Houston, TX 77077

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Village School may also want to explore other schools in the area. SST ADVANCEMENT (rated 9.1/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby San Antonio), which scores notably higher. Another option is BUSH EL (rated 8.7/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ASHFORD EL (rated 8.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
VILLAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Houston 0.1 mi 7.2
THE VILLAGE SCHOOL Houston 0.1 mi 7.1
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF ELDRIDGE PARKWAY Houston 0.4 mi
RAY DAILY EL Houston 0.6 mi 6.3
LA MATERNELLE FRENCH ACADEMY Houston 0.8 mi
SMALLER SCHOLARS MONTESSORI Houston 0.9 mi 7.4
WESTSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Houston 0.9 mi 7.4
FIVE STAR MONTESSORI SCHOOL Houston 1.0 mi
WEST BRIAR MIDDLE Houston 1.3 mi 5.5
BUSH EL Houston 1.3 mi 8.7
KATY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Houston 1.2 mi
BUDEWIG INT Houston 1.3 mi 4.8
ASHFORD EL Houston 1.2 mi 8.6
SHADOWBRIAR EL Houston 1.3 mi 6.1
WESTSIDE H S Houston 1.3 mi 6.3
STJOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Houston 1.4 mi 5.9
HEFLIN EL Houston 1.6 mi 5.2
NOTTINGHAM EL Houston 1.6 mi 8.2
OUTLEY EL Houston 1.6 mi 5.3
SST ADVANCEMENT San Antonio 2.2 mi 9.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 77077 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,080

Median Home Value

$356,300

Median Rent

$1,418/mo

Population

63,421

College Educated

57.3%

Homeownership

35.6%

Avg Commute

29.9 min

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Median Age

34.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Village School

What grades does The Village School serve?

The Village School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend The Village School?

The Village School has an enrollment of approximately 1,261 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at The Village School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Village School rank in TX?

The Village School ranks #459 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is The Village School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Village School 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 Village School a private school?

Yes, The Village 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 Village School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
26 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
40 Some Transit
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,261
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
124
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.6 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County

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