Shady Oak Primary School (2025 Profile)

600 Main Street
Richmond, TX 77469

Shady Oak Primary School is designed to meet the specific needs of the developing child.

Each time a child makes a new discovery, he grows not only in skills but in self-esteem. This leads to self-discipline, self-liking, self-confidence, self-expression and self-reliance.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 38 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,900
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-5

School Calendar

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First Day of School

Wed. Sep 3, 2025

Last Day of School

Fri. May 22, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

38 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 41%

Students by Grade

Shady Oak Primary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,900

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Admissions Director

Brandy Parratt

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Each child is encouraged:
To discover
To develop a positive self-concept
To explore freely
To experiment and make choices
To establish hand-eye coordination
To play and work individually and in groups
To set his own pace
To develop needed and meaningful concepts, skills, and attitudes
To have a variety of rich experiences
To increase curiosity and eagerness to learn
To read and listen to appropriate childrens literature
To develop a sense of observation and imaginative thinking
To develop excellent grade appropriate writing skills
To continue physical growth through large muscle activities, movement, and drama
To express themselves creatively through song, art, and drama
To take increasing responsibility for their own actions and deal with the consequences
To take ownership of their learning
We believe in these principles of learning:
1.Children learn at different rates.
2.Children learn in different ways.
3.Children learn best when they are interested in what they are learning.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Shady Oak Primary School cost?

Shady Oak Primary School's tuition is approximately $14,900 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Shady Oak Primary School?

The application deadline for Shady Oak Primary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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