Chinquapin Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TX School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 149 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,170
Acceptance rate: 32%
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: Aug. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Chinquapin Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Texas Association of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS)
Texas Private School Accreditation Commission

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Chinquapin Preparatory School
6	13
7	24
8	24
9	25
10	23
11	19
12	21

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Year Founded

1969

Colors

White, Black, Red

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 28, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

149 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

97%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

19 students

Number of AP Courses

8 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus AB

EnglishEnvironmental Science

SpanishStatistics

Average SAT score

1180

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

No dress code

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Aug. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,170

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Tuition Notes

Tuition is based on a sliding scale using the TDA eligibility guidelines for free and reduced lunch. Most students pay $35-225/month for 9 months. The highest current tuition is $200/month ($1,800 total). Students may work off tuition on campus, similar to a Work Study program.

% on Financial Aid

100%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$13,700

Acceptance Rate

32%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Emilly Jasso

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

community servicedebate

guitarInteract Club

newspaperperforming arts

Student Ambassadorsyearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

ceramics

School Notes

The Chinquapin School was founded to provide a high qualitycollege-preparatory education to able and motivated youth fromlow-income families in the Greater Houston area.
Through its rigorous curriculum and an emphasis on communityservice and earning what one receives, Chinquapin hopes to produceresponsible, well-educated citizens who will become constructiveleaders in the community.
The Chinquapin School is a college preparatory, 5-day co-edboarding school with a day school component for students fromlow-income Houston area families.
The school was founded in 1969 by Robert P. Moore, former headof the English Department at St. John's School in Houston, with thehelp of a $250,000 grant from The Brown Foundation.

School Motto: Quid Pro Quo
School Mascot: Burr

Chinquapin Preparatory School providesachallenging,college-preparatoryeducation to ableand motivated youth fromlow-incomefamilies in theGreater Houston area. Chinquapin Prep isprivately managed andfunded. Parents pay aminimal tuitionthat typicallycovers only three percent of the annual cost of educating ourstudents. Students are also able to work off tuition through aprogram similar to work study. 95%of our students matriculateinto college. 85%of our students receive college degrees.100%receive college tuition assistance.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Chinquapin Preparatory School cost?

Chinquapin Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $1,170 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Chinquapin Preparatory School?

The acceptance rate of Chinquapin Preparatory School is 32%, which is lower than the national average of 83%. Chinquapin Preparatory School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Texas with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Chinquapin Preparatory School offer?

Chinquapin Preparatory School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Chinquapin Preparatory School's ranking?

Chinquapin Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Least expensive tuition, Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of students of color.

When is the application deadline for Chinquapin Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Chinquapin Preparatory School is Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (8 reviews)

5 2/17/2024

Chinquapin was home away from home. I attended from 7th - 12th grade. This school prepared me for life. For college, and for the real world. Fast forward some years, and I now have a Junior attending Chinquapin. He fell in love with the campus, teachers and students. Chinquapin continues being, home away from home.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Emilly J.

5 9/10/2017

Chinquapin has had my back since I can remember starting sixth grade. This school offers two things that can't be bought with money and they are teacher showing their students to love learning and a family away from home. I am thankful for my opportunity to be here and can't wait for the years to come .

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ver

5 9/10/2017

Chinquapin is a great opportunity for any student with a low income family. It truly prepares you for college, but more importantly it instills great values in you that will stay with you forever. It is a true family community and it's only getting better.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Rob

5 8/5/2016

I need an opportunity in this campus I have 3 girls grades 10, 11 and 12 and just moved to Highlands from Deer Park Tx and very interested in attending your school.

- Posted by Parent - Carme

5 1/28/2012

Chinquapin is a wonderful college-preparatory school dedicated to sending students to college. The boarding system for students really teaches students how to interact with others and manage their time wisely.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - mwebb

5 1/28/2012

Great school that helps you achieve your goals in life. The teachers push you and motivate you so you can graduate and get prepared for college.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - seuce

5 1/28/2012

Never have I met so many teachers dedicated to the success of their students or this many kids decated to learning. Chinquapin might seem like an exotic way of learning and teaching because of the rigorous work load but it prepares the students for college. And the students have fun !

- Posted by Student/Alumni - mpere

5 1/28/2012

Chinquapin is a great private school that offers the low income students a chance to receive a better education. The schools main focus is education. Chinquapin cares a lot about the students level of grades, and they offer lots of help to everyone. Chinquapin is not only a private school that offers great education, but it also offers students an oppurtunity to show there athletic and creative side. They offer all students an oppurtunity to join sports no matter who they are. Everyone has many oppurtunities to succeed in life. When you come to Chinquapin you receive an oppurtunity like no other.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - lrobl

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Harris County, TX is $17,273 for elementary schools and $20,633 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Harris County, TX is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).