Galloway School Upper School (2026-27 Profile)

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School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 187 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Galloway School Upper School
Pre-K	55
Kind	26
1	24
2	24
3	16
4	18
5	12
6	12

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Pre-K has the most students with 55, more than double Grade 5 and Grade 6 at 12 each.

Year Founded

1992

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

187 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

12 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Maxine Burrus

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School Notes

The Galloway School is a non-profit school who seeks children of above average intelligence or gifted/talented.
Students become well-rounded individuals who in return become well rounded citizens.

The Galloway School is the only school in the Clear Lake area with an accelerated academic curriculum Our philosophy is to create a well-educated and a well-balanced individual. Our curriculum runs approximately 1 to 2 years ahead of the average U.S. schools.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is the acceptance rate of Galloway School Upper School?

The acceptance rate of Galloway School Upper School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 85%.

When is the application deadline for Galloway School Upper School?

The application deadline for Galloway School Upper School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Galloway School Upper School located?

Galloway School Upper School is located in the Greenway And Upper Kirby Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other private schools located in Greenway And Upper Kirby Area.

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The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,057 for elementary schools and $22,086 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).