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Pre-K largest at 129 students, far above every other grade at The Shlenker School.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia Specialist

Year Founded

1987

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020

Student Body

Total Students

400 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS)
Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools (absorbed SSDSA) (Prizmah)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

21%

Admissions Director

Tara Gassett

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1 extracurricular

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The After School Academy (ASA) for Elementary students

School Notes

The Shlenker School offers programming for students from 15 months through fifth grade.
Our approach to learning includes fostering the development of the whole child through the cognitive, affective, physical, emotional and spiritual domains.
Through our developmentally appropriate preschool environment, our integrated Judaic and general studies curriculum, fine arts programs, and our state of the art facilities, The Shlenker School provides an academically excellent program for all students.

The Shlenker School offers programming for students from 15 months through fifth grade.
Our approach to learning includes fostering the development of the whole child through the cognitive, affective, physical, emotional and spiritual domains.
Through our developmentally appropriate preschool environment, our integrated Judaic and general studies curriculum, fine arts programs, and our state of the art facilities, The Shlenker School provides an academically excellent program for all students.

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The Shlenker School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.

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

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The Shlenker School is located in the Meyerland Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 7 other private schools located in Meyerland Area.

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