The Shlenker School
Tel:
(713) 270-6127
- 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.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Students: 320 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
The Shlenker School places among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association for the Education of Young Children Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS) The Jewish Community Day School Association (SSDSA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-5 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia Specialist |
| Year Founded | 1987 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 320 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 3% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| % on Financial Aid | 21% |
| Admissions Director | Tara Gassett |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 1 extracurricular |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: 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.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to The Shlenker School is Westbury Christian School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school and preschool is Yeshiva Torat Emet (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- HoustonYeshiva Torat Emet(Jewish)Grades: PK-8 | 204 students
0.4 miles
9730 Hillcroft St
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 721-3900 0.4 PK-8
204 - HoustonSt Thomas More Parish School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 467 students
0.6 miles
5927 Wigton Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 729-3434 0.6 PK-8
467 - HoustonSaint Nicholas School(Anglican)Grades: NS-8
0.7 miles
10420 Mullins Drive
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-0221 0.7 NS-8
n/a - HoustonWestbury Baptist Day SchoolDaycare / Preschool (Baptist)Grades: NS | 100 students
0.7 miles
10425 Hillcroft St
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 723-2607 0.7 NS
100 - Houston Grades: PK-12 | 355 students
0.7 miles
10420 Hillcroft St.
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 551-8100 0.7 PK-12
355
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