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.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: School with 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 Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
187 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
4%
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
1%
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Maxine Burrus
School Notes
- 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 82%.
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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