Ascension Episcopal School vs. Grace School
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Overview
Ascension Episcopal School (AES), a coed parish day school, founded in 1972, serves children three months through Pre-K4.
Ascension Episcopal School is a diverse community committed to guiding each child toward academic excellence while promoting Christian values and cultivating their God-given talents.
Our school seeks to train and develop each of its students in the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional areas of the personality to an optimum level appropriate for the child's age and abilities.
AES provides an atmosphere in which understanding, tolerance, self-esteem and confidence are instilled.
Children at Ascension Episcopal are able to experience, first hand, global diversity and its value in a safe, Christian environment.
AES provides an engaging curriculum in combination with Project-Based learning to bolster strong academic and interpersonal skills.
Led by a vision to inspire compassionate, thoughtful students eager to engage in the world around them, Grace School is committed to staying at the forefront of educational advancements and preparing students to flourish and succeed.
Recognized for exceptional academics, Grace School features a dynamic curriculum enhanced by a broad-based STEM program and a project-based learning approach in all classes. Balancing exceptional academics, Grace offers vibrant fine arts and athletic programs, and a welcoming and inclusive campus culture.
At Grace School, one of the most respected private, Christian schools in Houston, you will find an environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity, develops a joyful enthusiasm for learning and encourages deep-felt concern for others.
Grace School is committed to providing students from two-years-old through eighth grade with a high-quality, Christian education enriched by an intentional and engaging learning environment. We enable our students to become independent thinkers; achieving true academic success.
We strive to develop thoughtful, compassionate young people eager to engage in the world around them. Our class sizes are intentionally small yet attentive to the individual learner. Our vibrant, welcoming community gives our students the confidence to do their best.
Accredited by AdvancedED and the National Association for the Education of Young Children, our students are cherished by their teachers, respected by their peers, and are known and cared for by all.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
1972
1975
Students Body
Total Students
228 students
508 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
120
-
Pre-K Students
44
123
Kindergarten Students
24
41
Grade 1 Students
6
48
Grade 2 Students
5
37
Grade 3 Students
6
47
Grade 4 Students
9
33
Grade 5 Students
-
49
Grade 6 Students
6
45
Grade 7 Students
6
44
Grade 8 Students
2
41
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
50 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
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Average Class Size
10
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 17 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$12,314
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Tuition Notes
Tuition is monthly 1248 for K to 5 and 1087 for PreK
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Acceptance Rate
99%
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Admissions Director
Nancy Clausey
Laura Greenway
Admissions Associate
Nina Polk
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir, Cooking, Dance, Kid Fit Athlettics, Piano Lessons, Tae Kwon Do
After-school Enrichment Classes, Band, Choir, Recreation Ministry Sports, STEM GEMs, Student Council, Studio Art, Technology, Theater Arts