Founded in 1991, The Fay School provides a secure, nurturing and academically challenging environment on a lush eight-acre campus along Houston's Buffalo Bayou.
The Fay School offers a caring culture of hands-on learning, creativity, personal attention, and positive reinforcement.
So many Houston families are choosing to begin their children's education at a place where learning is not only encouraged, it is celebrated; where outstanding teachers and a dedicated support staff foster in their students a love of learning for its own sake; a place where values such as respect, tolerance, and self-reliance are held in high esteem and put into practice every day; a place that makes learning the kind of experience it should be: joyful.
The mission of The Fay School is to provide a secure, nurturing, academically challenging environment in which children feel free to take risks, to fail, and to try again and, thereby, to learn.
We seek the balanced growth of the whole child: intellectual, physical, social, ethical and artistic through academic opportunities.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Yearly Tuition: $27,950
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 20 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Fay School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
288 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Average Class Size
18 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 20 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,950
Tuition Notes
Please note that this it the highest annual tuition for 5th Grade.
% on Financial Aid
6%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,338
Admissions Director
Ali Lyman
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
School Notes
As one of the premier preparatory environments in Houston, we
invite and encourage you to visit our campus to experience
first-handour
approach to education and leadership. Once you step onto our
campus, we believe you will understand who we are and what we do.
Most importantly, you will discover why we do what we do- to
intentionally create the future leadership of our world.
As you enter our strikingly beautiful and serene campus, you will feel a sense of warmth and safety. Moreover, you will understand that The Fay School is truly a home. We take tremendous pride in guiding our students to becoming young people who are:
Prepared,Well-Rounded, andArticulate. These three core values, you can expect, are the realized outcomes that continue to justify our educational model and philosophy.
As you enter our strikingly beautiful and serene campus, you will feel a sense of warmth and safety. Moreover, you will understand that The Fay School is truly a home. We take tremendous pride in guiding our students to becoming young people who are:
Prepared,Well-Rounded, andArticulate. These three core values, you can expect, are the realized outcomes that continue to justify our educational model and philosophy.
- Prepared:We prepare our students and alumni for entrance into and success within Houston`s finest middle and upper schools. Our progressive and rigorous curriculum is exclusively preparatory in nature and our graduates are successful throughout the city of Houston and beyond.
- Well-Rounded:Our well-rounded students are grounded in an appreciation of community and global awareness. Our "Fay Family" is central to the ethos of our intentional culture and the diversity of thought and experiences our students enjoy.
- Articulate:We believe communication is paramount to success and we teach our students to articulate their own thoughts, values, and aspirations. At The Fay School, success is found in our students` poised and compelling communication with peers and adults alike.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Fay School cost?
The Fay School's tuition is approximately $27,950 for private students.
What sports does The Fay School offer?
The Fay School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Fencing, Gymnastics, Soccer, Tennis and Track and Field.
What is The Fay School's ranking?
The Fay School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Fay School?
The application deadline for The Fay School is Jan. 20 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 20 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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