The Shlenker School vs. Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS)
Should you attend The Shlenker School or Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS)? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
The Shlenker School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Grades Offered
NS-5
NS-5
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2020
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia Specialist
Reading Specialist and Enrichment Lessons
Year Founded
1987
1949
Students Body
Total Students
400 students
362 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
104
125
Pre-K Students
129
45
Kindergarten Students
28
30
Grade 1 Students
25
30
Grade 2 Students
34
28
Grade 3 Students
22
32
Grade 4 Students
31
40
Grade 5 Students
27
32
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
60 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
10%
Average Class Size
16
14
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
6:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
(Uniform Guidelines)
(Uniform Guidelines)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$11,090
Tuition Notes
n/a
https://segalacademy.org/join-our-family/tuition-pricing/
% on Financial Aid
21%
n/a
Admissions Director
Tara Gassett
Ariel Rozen
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
1
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
1
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
The After School Academy (ASA) for Elementary students
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubNo Place for Hate
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirSpring and Fall Musicals
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball Team - Segal Rams