Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Distinct Abilities
About the School
- Distinct Abilities in Houston, TX, serves 58 students from pre–kindergarten through third grade in a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 58:1 with one full–time teacher supporting its enrollment.
- Distinct Abilities enrolls a diverse student body with 37.5% of students identified as students of color.
- This co–educational program offers early childhood and elementary education within Houston's large city community setting.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 42%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Distinct Abilities is often viewed alongside schools like Lutheran South Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Distinct Abilities?
The application deadline for Distinct Abilities is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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