The Arbor School provides intensive educational intervention, at the least possible cost to parents, for children, birth through age eighteen, evidencing developmental delays, or those at risk due to diagnosed handicapping conditions.
The Arbor School is a pioneer school in Houston that provides intensive educational intervention with a 2:1 student/teacher ratio, for children with all forms of developmental disabilities, birth through age eighteen.
The Arbor's primary goal is to assist infants and young children in developing motor, social, self-help, communication, and problem-solving skills that will permit the greatest degree of independent functioning.
Study after study has shown that intensive, well-designed educational intervention improves the long-term prospects and quality of life for developmentally disabled children.
The Arbor School has achieved significant success with hundreds of Houston area handicapped children since its founding in 1988.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Yearly Tuition: $33,440
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1988
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 41%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,440
School Notes
- School Motto: Every child deserves a chance to learn
- The Arbor School provides intensive educational intervention, at the least possible cost to parents, for children, birth through age eighteen, evidencing developmental delays, or those at risk due to diagnosed handicapping conditions. The Arbor School is a pioneer school in Houston that provides intensive educational intervention with a 2:1 student/teacher ratio, for children with all forms of developmental disabilities, birth through age eighteen. The Arbor's primary goal is to assist infants and young children in developing motor, social, self-help, communication, and problem-solving skills that will permit the greatest degree of independent functioning. Study after study has shown that intensive, well-designed educational intervention improves the long-term prospects and quality of life for developmentally disabled children. The Arbor School has achieved significant success with hundreds of Houston area handicapped children since its founding in 1988.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Arbor School cost?
The Arbor School's tuition is approximately $33,440 for private students.
When is the application deadline for The Arbor School?
The application deadline for The Arbor School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Arbor School located?
The Arbor School is located in the Northwest Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other private schools located in Northwest Houston.
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