Below Average
#794 of 883 private schools in TX
Van Houston Academy
School
13618 BELLAIRE BLVD E3, Houston, TX 77083
Enrollment
74
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
4.7
Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
74
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
4.7
Grades
1st – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#794 of 883
In Houston
#95 of 104
public schools
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Van Houston Academy
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About Van Houston Academy
Van Houston Academy is a private school in Houston, TX. Van Houston Academy serves approximately 74 students, and covers grades 1st-12th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Van Houston Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #794 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 74 students, Van Houston Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8:1 students to teachers, Van Houston Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Van Houston Academy 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
BetaHow Van Houston Academy compares to 710 public schools serving similar grades in Houston, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Van Houston Academy (this school) | 4.7 |
| HEARNE EL | 5.2 |
| O'DONNELL MIDDLE | 6.7 |
| MAHANAY EL | 7.0 |
| TAYLOR H S | 4.3 |
| KILLOUGH MIDDLE | 5.9 |
| LIESTMAN EL | 5.4 |
| KERR H S | 7.8 |
| HICKS EL | 5.4 |
| HEFLIN EL | 5.2 |
| ELSIK H S | 4.4 |
| PETROSKY EL | 6.6 |
| ALEXANDER EL | 5.8 |
| ALBRIGHT MIDDLE | 6.9 |
| KIPP UNITY PRI | 7.6 |
| HASTINGS H S | 4.0 |
| ILTEXAS WESTPARK EL | 8.4 |
| ILTEXAS WESTPARK MIDDLE | 7.2 |
| ALIEF MIDDLE | 5.4 |
| YOUENS EL | 4.7 |
| MILLER INT | 6.8 |
Showing 20 of 710 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
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
13618 BELLAIRE BLVD E3, Houston, TX 77083
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Van Houston Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. SST ADVANCEMENT (rated 9.1/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby San Antonio), which scores notably higher. Another option is KING'S ACADEMY (rated 8.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, KERR H S (rated 7.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DEDRE' & ELLA JEFFERSON EARLY LEARNING CENTER Houston | 0.4 mi | — |
| HEARNE EL Houston | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| KING'S ACADEMY Houston | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| O'DONNELL MIDDLE Houston | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| TAYLOR H S Houston | 0.8 mi | 4.3 |
| MAHANAY EL Houston | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| KILLOUGH MIDDLE Houston | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| LIESTMAN EL Houston | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| KERR H S Houston | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| HICKS EL Houston | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| SST ADVANCEMENT San Antonio | 1.2 mi | 9.1 |
| D.A.V. MONTESSORI SCHOOL Houston | 1.3 mi | 4.8 |
| HEFLIN EL Houston | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Houston | 1.4 mi | — |
| ELSIK H S Houston | 1.4 mi | 4.4 |
| ALEXANDER EL Houston | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
| KIPP UNITY PRI Houston | 1.7 mi | 7.6 |
| PETROSKY EL Houston | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| ALBRIGHT MIDDLE Houston | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| HASTINGS H S Houston | 1.7 mi | 4.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77083 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,349
Median Home Value
$223,100
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
Population
74,843
College Educated
25.4%
Homeownership
65.5%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Median Age
35.5
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALTER IMPACT CTR Buda, TX | 4.7 |
| COMQUEST ACADEMY Tomball, TX | 4.8 |
| UT - UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL AT HIGH POINT San Antonio, TX | 4.6 |
| MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE & SCHOOL Dallas, TX | 4.5 |
| PARKVIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Waco, TX | 4.9 |
| THE HUMANIST ACADEMY Irving, TX | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Van Houston Academy
What grades does Van Houston Academy serve?
Van Houston Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Van Houston Academy?
Van Houston Academy has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Houston Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Houston Academy is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Van Houston Academy rank in TX?
Van Houston Academy ranks #794 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Van Houston Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Houston Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Van Houston Academy a private school?
Yes, Van Houston Academy 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 Van Houston Academy a religious school?
No, Van Houston Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 161 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (281) 879-7963
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