The Shlenker School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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The Shlenker School

5600 N. Braeswood Blvd. Houston, TX 77096

Tel: (713) 270-6127

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
Enrollment: 400 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
Enrollment: 400 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

The Shlenker School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Shlenker School
Nursery	104
Pre-K	129
Kind	28
1	25
2	34
3	22
4	31
5	27

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia Specialist

Year Founded

1987

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020

Student Body

Total Students

400 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS)
Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools (absorbed SSDSA) (Prizmah)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

21%

Admissions Director

Tara Gassett

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

The After School Academy (ASA) for Elementary students

School Notes

The Shlenker School offers programming for students from 15 months through fifth grade.
Our approach to learning includes fostering the development of the whole child through the cognitive, affective, physical, emotional and spiritual domains.
Through our developmentally appropriate preschool environment, our integrated Judaic and general studies curriculum, fine arts programs, and our state of the art facilities, The Shlenker School provides an academically excellent program for all students.

The Shlenker School offers programming for students from 15 months through fifth grade.
Our approach to learning includes fostering the development of the whole child through the cognitive, affective, physical, emotional and spiritual domains.
Through our developmentally appropriate preschool environment, our integrated Judaic and general studies curriculum, fine arts programs, and our state of the art facilities, The Shlenker School provides an academically excellent program for all students.

Source: Verified school update

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The Shlenker School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for The Shlenker School?

The application deadline for The Shlenker School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is The Shlenker School located?

The Shlenker School is located in the Meyerland Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 7 other private schools located in Meyerland Area.

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The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,542 for elementary schools and $22,246 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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