The Kipling School is an extraordinary place where the needs and growth of children come first.
Starting with infants and progressing through grade 8, The Kipling School provides children with a life-long foundation in the love of learning and accomplishment.The Kipling School is an attractive, safe environment where your child is guided by our highly-trained professional education staff.
We know value, and nurture the unique gifts your child possesses.The Kipling School curriculum creatively blends the humanities with science, mathematics, and technology to build the whole person.
Our small class sizes, flexible classrooms, and effective teacher/student ratio ensure individualized attention.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked TX School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Kipling School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
2011
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 17, 2026
Last Day of School
Fri. May 21, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
581 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Milena Tomlinson
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess WizardsComputer Coding
Cooking ClassesMad Science
Recreational Athletic Programs:
DanceGolf Lessons
martial artsSoccer
School Notes
- The Kipling School is an extraordinary place where the needs and growth of children come first. Starting with infants and progressing through grade 8, The Kipling School provides children with a life-long foundation in the love of learning and accomplishment.The Kipling School is an attractive, safe environment where your child is guided by our highly-trained professional education staff. We know value, and nurture the unique gifts your child possesses.The Kipling School curriculum creatively blends the humanities with science, mathematics, and technology to build the whole person. Our small class sizes, flexible classrooms, and effective teacher/student ratio ensure individualized attention.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Kipling School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Kipling School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What sports does The Kipling School offer?
The Kipling School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Cheering, Dance, Golf, Gymnastics, Martial Arts and Soccer.
What is The Kipling School's ranking?
The Kipling School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Kipling School?
The application deadline for The Kipling School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Kipling School located?
The Kipling School is located in the Washington Avenue Coalition And Memorial Park neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other private schools located in Washington Avenue Coalition And Memorial Park.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to The Kipling School is St. Thomas High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Theresa Catholic School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Melinda Webb School (0.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4500 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 864-6348
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 864-6348
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Melinda Webb School
Daycare / Preschool
3636 W Dallas St
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 337-6405
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 337-6405
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
St. Theresa Catholic School
(Catholic)
6500 Durford Street
Houston, TX 77007
(346) 335-1700
Houston, TX 77007
(346) 335-1700
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Anne Catholic School ![St. Anne Catholic School Photo]( "St. Anne Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2120 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 526-3279
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 526-3279
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
First Steps Montessori School
Montessori School (Episcopal)
2450 River Oaks Blvd
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 354-2267
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 354-2267
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4500 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 864-6348
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 864-6348
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
2401 Claremont Ln
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 850-0222
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 850-0222
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 2,306 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Episcopal High School ![Episcopal High School Photo]( "Episcopal High School Photo")
(Episcopal)
4650 Bissonnet St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 512-3400
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 512-3400
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
2500 E.T.C. Jester Suite 362
Houston, TX 77008
(214) 810-9831
Houston, TX 77008
(214) 810-9831
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
609 Crawford Street
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 227-3637
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 227-3637
3.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Theresa Catholic School
(Catholic)
6500 Durford Street
Houston, TX 77007
(346) 335-1700
Houston, TX 77007
(346) 335-1700
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Anne Catholic School ![St. Anne Catholic School Photo]( "St. Anne Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2120 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 526-3279
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 526-3279
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
900 Lovett Blvd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 526-2046
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 526-2046
2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 23 students Tuition listed
3600 Yoakum Blvd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 470-5600
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 470-5600
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 699 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2401 Claremont Ln
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 850-0222
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 850-0222
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 2,306 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Melinda Webb School
Daycare / Preschool
3636 W Dallas St
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 337-6405
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 337-6405
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
St. Theresa Catholic School
(Catholic)
6500 Durford Street
Houston, TX 77007
(346) 335-1700
Houston, TX 77007
(346) 335-1700
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Anne Catholic School ![St. Anne Catholic School Photo]( "St. Anne Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2120 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 526-3279
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 526-3279
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
First Steps Montessori School
Montessori School (Episcopal)
2450 River Oaks Blvd
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 354-2267
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 354-2267
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
900 Lovett Blvd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 526-2046
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 526-2046
2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 23 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3503 Coyle
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Special Education School
4040 W Fuqua
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 293-1001
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 293-1001
0.3 miles
Gr: PK | 46 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6648 Hornwood Dr
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 995-1612
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 995-1612
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 676 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6401 Arnot St
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5150
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5150
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Yupon St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-1470
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-1470
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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