Avondale House

3737 O'Meara Drive Houston, TX 77025
www.avondalehouse.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Avondale House Photo #1

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism/Pervasive Develpmental Disorder
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Parent choice
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

School Notes

  • Avondale House provides individuals with autism the resources, education, and training to develop to their fullest potential. Your support makes our mission possible.
  • Avondale House was founded in 1976 by a group of parents of children with autism.
  • At Avondale House, we are committed to the success of our children, young adults, and their families. We provide special education services in both our school, adult day program, and residential homes.
  • Our classrooms have no more than 8 students, with a certified teacher and two support staff in each.
  • At Avondale House we are committed to the behavioral, academic, and vocationalsuccess of our children, young adults, and their families.
  • Avondale House instructional program is based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) generalized into a classroom setting.
  • Class size is limited to 8 students with 3 staff.
  • Each classroom has aTEA Certified Special Educationteacherwith two support staff
  • All classes participate in academic instruction, behavior training, community-based instruction, recreation, as well as a full calendar of holiday celebrations and events.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Avondale House offer?
Avondale House offers 5 interscholastic sports: Bowling, Dance, Equestrian, Gymnastics and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for Avondale House?
The application deadline for Avondale House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Avondale House located?
Avondale House is located in the Willow Meadows And Willowbend Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 5 other private schools located in Willow Meadows And Willowbend Area.

School Reviews

Endorse Avondale House. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
Endorse this school

Recent Articles

When Your Child Struggles in One Private School Subject
When Your Child Struggles in One Private School Subject
Learn what to do when your child struggles in one private school subject, including identifying causes, working with teachers, evaluating support, tutoring, progress, and next steps effectively.
Is Your Child Challenged or Just Given More Work?
Is Your Child Challenged or Just Given More Work?
Learn how to distinguish meaningful academic rigor from excessive workload by evaluating assignments, feedback, classroom expectations, assessments, and intellectual challenge when comparing private schools for your child.
Private School Extra Help: Evaluating Teacher Access
Private School Extra Help: Evaluating Teacher Access
Learn how to evaluate private school extra-help systems, including teacher availability, scheduling, advising, response times, and access, so your child can receive meaningful academic support when needed most.
School location map

Request Info

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,178 for elementary schools and $22,101 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Houston, TX is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

Related School Videos

Quick Links