Galloway School Upper School

The Galloway School is a non-profit school who seeks children of above average intelligence or gifted/talented.
Students become well-rounded individuals who in return become well rounded citizens.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
187 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Galloway School Upper School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
4%
Average Class Size
12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
1%
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Maxine Burrus

School Notes

  • The Galloway School is the only school in the Clear Lake area with an accelerated academic curriculum Our philosophy is to create a well-educated and a well-balanced individual. Our curriculum runs approximately 1 to 2 years ahead of the average U.S. schools.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Galloway School Upper School?
The acceptance rate of Galloway School Upper School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for Galloway School Upper School?
The application deadline for Galloway School Upper School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Galloway School Upper School located?
Galloway School Upper School is located in the Greenway And Upper Kirby Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other private schools located in Greenway And Upper Kirby Area.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $15,838 for elementary schools and $19,054 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Houston, TX is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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