The Joy School
Tel:
(713) 523-0660
- The Joy School is committed to helping children with learning differences reach their academic, social, and creative potential by providing an environment that is safe, supportive and innovative such that they can learn successfully.The Joy School was founded in 1997 by a team of educators, related professionals, and parents who recognized an underserved need in Houston, specifically children with learning differences.
- The Joy School is a nonsectarian, independent, non profit day school focused on meeting the unique needs of students who, although intellectually capable, often have great difficulty finding success in a traditional school environment.The Joy School strives to provide the remediation, accommodation and resources students need to first address existing academic deficits and then begin the process for returning to a mainstream school.
- The Joy School provides a unique, nurturing environment in which teachers and administrators work as a team for the benefit of all students.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 142 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / Mar. 1 / rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia, Language-based, Dysgraphia, ADD |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 142 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 13% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 40% |
| Average Class Size | 6 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 15 / Mar. 1 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Financial Aid available |
| Admissions Director | Laura Rodriguez |
| Admissions Associate | Christine Pratt |
School Notes
- The Joy School is committed to helping children with learning differences reach their academic, social, and creative potential by providing an environment that is safe, supportive and innovative such that they can learn successfully.The Joy School was founded in 1997 by a team of educators, related professionals, and parents who recognized an underserved need in Houston, specifically children with learning differences.
- The Joy School is a nonsectarian, independent, non profit day school focused on meeting the unique needs of students who, although intellectually capable, often have great difficulty finding success in a traditional school environment.The Joy School strives to provide the remediation, accommodation and resources students need to first address existing academic deficits and then begin the process for returning to a mainstream school.
- The Joy School provides a unique, nurturing environment in which teachers and administrators work as a team for the benefit of all students.
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