Congregation Brith Shalom (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Congregation Brith Shalom

4610 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401

Tel: (713) 667-1616

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Founded in 1955, Brith Shalom is a dynamic congregation, which fosters participation and emphasizes the importance of Jewish practice and study within the context of Conservative Judaism.

The spirit of family intimacy has been maintained throughout our congregations' history by constitutionally limiting our membership to 500 families.

This spirit of closeness between home and synagogue is woven through our congregation.

It is enhanced through our excellent religious school, our family education, and our adult education programs.

Congregation Brith Shalom is a dynamic egalitarian congregation that fosters participation and emphasizes the importance of Jewish practice and study within the context of Conservative Judaism.

We strive to make the great rewards of Jewish living and learning accessible to all.

A spirit of family closeness is woven through our concregation.

Learning together, praying together, crying and laughing together, working for a better world together; we care deeply about each individual's unique Jewish journey.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 118 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Congregation Brith Shalom ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1955

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

118 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'

Founded in 1955, Brith Shalom is a dynamic congregation, which fosters participation and emphasizes the importance of Jewish practice and study within the context of Conservative Judaism. The spirit of family intimacy has been maintained throughout our congregations' history by constitutionally limiting our membership to 500 families. This spirit of closeness between home and synagogue is woven through our congregation. It is enhanced through our excellent religious school, our family education, and our adult education programs. Congregation Brith Shalom is a dynamic egalitarian congregation that fosters participation and emphasizes the importance of Jewish practice and study within the context of Conservative Judaism. We strive to make the great rewards of Jewish living and learning accessible to all. A spirit of family closeness is woven through our concregation. Learning together, praying together, crying and laughing together, working for a better world together; we care deeply about each individual's unique Jewish journey.

Source: Verified school update

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Congregation Brith Shalom ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

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The application deadline for Congregation Brith Shalom is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 118 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Harris County, TX is $17,288 for elementary schools and $20,152 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Harris County, TX is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).