River Oaks Academy (2026 Profile)

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About the School

ROA offers a tailored education for students with a wide variety of needs, including students with learning differences and international students who need ESL instruction.
The common need is a small student-teacher ratio, individualized attention and appropriately modified curriculum.
Our learning environment is intentionally suppportive of students' individual needs.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 3-12
Enrollment: 37 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 3-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	River Oaks Academy
3	2
4	1
5	1
6	2
7	1
8	2
9	8
10	2
11	7
12	11

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Yes, All Learning Differences are supported

Year Founded

1988

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

37 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

62%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Depends on the needs of the student but ranges from $15k-20k per year

Admissions Director

Lisa Green

Application URL

Online Application

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When is the application deadline for River Oaks Academy?

The application deadline for River Oaks Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is River Oaks Academy located?

River Oaks Academy is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 25 other private schools located in Westside.

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