Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
Enrollment: 362 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,090
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)
Other religious school association(s)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS)
Texas Private School Accreditation Commission
Educational Records Bureau

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS)
Nursery	125
Pre-K	45
Kind	30
1	30
2	28
3	32
4	40
5	32

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Reading Specialist and Enrichment Lessons

Year Founded

1949

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Student Body

Total Students

362 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

60 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform Guidelines

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,090

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Tuition Notes

segalacademy.org

Summer Program Cost Notes

segalacademy.org

Admissions Director

Ariel Rozen

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Basketball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubNo Place for Hate

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirSpring and Fall Musicals

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Basketball Team - Segal Rams

School Notes

Jack Segal Academy has served as Houston`s first Jewish Day School in the Houston Community for 75 years.
We are a school designed to prepare students with the skills and foundation to excel in a more global society.
Our teachers partner together to deliver a creative, collaborative, and enriching learning experience from the beginning of each child`s education journey through their fifth-grade graduation.
We aim to create educational experiences that engage our students in an authentic quest for Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and Middot (personal spiritual growth).
Take a closer look at our academic program in action, from our earliest students of 3 months old to our fifth graders, and you`ll see enthusiasm, zest, creativity, curiosity, and community spirit.
We offer small classroom sizes, excellent teachers who receive hours of professional development, student leadership opportunities, a warm and nurturing environment, a strong foundation of Jewish values, a comfortable and safe place to build confidence and character, and friendships and memories for life.

Jack Segal Academy combines Jewish tradition with innovation to create an extraordinary dual program. Families join our school to be a part of a welcoming, nurturing community and families stay for the individualized instruction and small class sizes. Our administration`s open-door policy offers parents the support they need when they need it. Since 1949, more than 2000 students have graduated from Segal Academy, becoming doctors, attorneys, businessmen and women, civic leaders, and leaders in the Jewish community.
While Jack Segal Academy's 2020 Tuition Initiative made school more affordable, our program and curriculum are continuously enhanced. Our families "START HERE" so their children learn the necessary skills for an ever-changing world through our individualized learning approach. Choosing BYDS means choosing:
A Welcoming and Haimish Community; Personalized Learning Plans; Research-Based Curriculum; Differentiated Instruction; Coding and Robotics in the DreamStarter; The Responsive Classroom Approach; A Foundation Built on Jewish Values; 21st Century Flexible Environments; Dedicated Staff with an Open Door Policy; Outdoor Education in the DiscoveryScape; A Commitment to the State of Israel; Gifted and Talented Certified Teachers; Exploratory Ancillary Classes; Affordable Tuition Initiative; Memorable Experiential Learning; An Environment Dedicated to Academic Excellence; Lifelong Friendships

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) cost?

Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS)'s tuition is approximately $11,090 for private students.

What schools are Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) often compared to?

Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) is often viewed alongside schools like The Shlenker School by visitors of our site.

Does Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) offer a summer program?

Yes, Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) offer?

Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.

What is Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS)'s ranking?

Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS)?

The application deadline for Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) located?

Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) is located in the Meyerland Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 7 other private schools located in Meyerland Area.

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The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,683 for elementary schools and $22,417 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Houston, TX is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).