River Oaks Academy (2026 Profile)

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River Oaks Academy

10600 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77042

ROA offers a tailored education for students with a wide variety of needs, including students with learning differences and international students who need ESL instruction.

The common need is a small student-teacher ratio, individualized attention and appropriately modified curriculum.

Our learning environment is intentionally suppportive of students' individual needs.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 3-12
Enrollment: 37 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 3-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Yes, All Learning Differences are supported

Year Founded

1988

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

37 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

62%

State avg.: 41%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Depends on the needs of the student but ranges from $15k-20k per year

Admissions Director

Lisa Green

Application URL

Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for River Oaks Academy?

The application deadline for River Oaks Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is River Oaks Academy located?

River Oaks Academy is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 25 other private schools located in Westside.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 3-12
Enrollment: 37 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,811 for elementary schools and $22,021 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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