Knowledge-First Academy & Career Institute is both an Accredited K-12 Private School and Certified Vocational Center that provides both in-person and online courses needed for educational and training services to student-learners as they prepare for today's educational and employment demands and the systemic challenges of tomorrow.
Our unique blend of educational and training platforms allows Knowledge-First to provide needed services to students who because of personal hardships may have struggled in school.
Knowledge-First has been developed to augment the reasoning capability and maximize the unique potential of all learners.
Our students are taught to engage and contribute in higher level thinking activities as we fashion our academic and enrichment components to inspire critical and diverse thinking.
Furthermore, understanding that education not only addresses the intellectual capacities, we also develop character, healthy lifestyles and proficiencies that lead to life-long resiliency.
Knowledge-First inspires learners to value the educational environment, themselves and the contributions of others.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Knowledge-First Academy & Career Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
504
Year Founded
2013
Summer School Offered
Yes
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
Campus Size
1 acre
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
College Acceptance Rate
80%
School Notes
- School Motto: "Where Exceptional is not the exception"
- School Mascot: Knights
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Knowledge-First Academy & Career Institute often compared to?
Knowledge-First Academy & Career Institute is often viewed alongside schools like Sugar Land Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Knowledge-First Academy & Career Institute?
The application deadline for Knowledge-First Academy & Career Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Knowledge-First Academy & Career Institute located?
Knowledge-First Academy & Career Institute is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 25 other private schools located in Westside.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Knowledge-First Academy & Career Institute vs. Sugar Land Preparatory Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to Knowledge-First Academy & Career Institute is The Tenney School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ascension Episcopal School (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3500 South Gessner Road
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 783-6990
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 783-6990
0.1 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2525 Seagler Rd
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 783-0260
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 783-0260
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10219 Ella Lee
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 781-4990
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 781-4990
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 508 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hua Xia Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
5925 Sovereign Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(832) 235-6675
Houston, TX 77036
(832) 235-6675
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 3,000 students Tuition listed
River Oaks Academy
Special Education School
10600 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 783-7200
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 783-7200
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students Tuition listed
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