When dedicated teachers founded this school in 1997, they realized that it’s easier for children to learn when they are having fun. The concept of teaching through joyful interaction became the focus of the private school. All kindergarten through eighth grade students attending this school have learning differences, and most have struggled in traditional classrooms.
Faculty at The Joy School help students understand themselves as learners, speak up and develop confidence. Small classes of only seven or eight students make it easy for teachers to provide one-on-one assistance, and the school employs full-time speech-language pathologists for students who need them.
To understand The Joy School's heartbeat, look no further than the warm, colorful House Rules posted in the lobby. Statements such as "We never, EVER give up" and "We find JOY in learning" encourage and affirm students while describing the school’s mission.
Teachers at The Joy School focus on remediating basic skills so students can return to traditional classrooms with no special accommodations. Most students can return to mainstream public or private education in three to four years. Teachers at The Joy School even help develop strategies for difficulties that may affect a student long-term.
The Joy School
Private Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
1 Chelsea Blvd,
Houston, TX
School Details
Students
151
Head of School
Shara Bumgarner
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Annual Tuition
$55,200
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
40
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Full Time Teachers
36
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Part Time Teachers
4
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Male
53.7%
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Female
46.3%
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White
78.9%
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Hispanic
9.5%
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Two or more races
6.1%
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Black
5.4%
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Specialty School Programs
Special Education Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/6/2025
The Joy School has been a great experience for my child. They teach children with compassion and have a learning environment that helps children gain their voice. Learning how to advocate for yourself is important and this school teaches our children how to do that successfully. Couldn't be happier with our experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/16/2026
A great school plagued by corporate greed.
6/12/2024
We loved being a part of the Joy School for my daughter's 4th and 5th grade years. Coming in behind because of her struggles with dyslexia, she lacked confidence in her work. After two years of education here, she was ready to transition out to a private middle school nearby. This child I see today...
6/11/2024
the Joy School is a very unique environment for kids to grow through understanding, appreciating and adapting to their own individual learning differences. We found that our kids really benefited from the outstanding teachers and staff and their unique training. The instructors are master teachers w...
4/2/2024
Our son attended the Joy School from 1st grade through 8th grade, and it changed his life and ours! Having severe ADD coupled with anxiety disorder, he was unable to attend our public schools as they were not able to provide the additional assistance he needed. The Joy School has excellent teachers...
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Average Home Value
$643,443
Median Lot Size
2,178 Sq Ft
% Renters
62%
Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
77.9%
Median Age
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Average House Size
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49.7%
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The Joy School is a private school for students in grades K-8 located at 1 Chelsea Blvd in Houston, TX. Annual tuition is $55,200. The school has a total enrollment of 151 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. The average home value in this area is $643,443. Discover additional schools in the area, like Archway Academy, St Thomas High School, Incarnate Word Academy, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Joy School.