The Joy School, Houston | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

The Joy School has been life changing for my son in the best way. Before he started there, he was struggling and depressed. He has dyslexia and ADHD, and although he was going to a well regarded private school and had a dyslexia tutor, his teachers told me he could not keep up with the work. He cried almost every day. His teachers said his confidence was so low that he was trying to disappear in class by never speaking up, even if he needed help. He begged me not to make him go to school. Kids in his class called him stupid.

However, even on the first day at TJS, he was a different kid. He was excited about school. He was eager to get his work done. He was making new friends. Now, after 2 1/2 years there, he is scoring well on testing, even compared to kids without a learning disorder, and he loves school. His teachers have been absolutely wonderful, making him feel supported, making him excited about school, and helping him develop skills and executive function. It seems like magic that I don’t have to beg him to do his homework, or even be involved in making sure he is getting it done. His teachers communicate with me when something seems off. Every interaction I have had with the school has been amazing, from admissions, the front desk, the officers on campus, the deans, the nurse… It is obviously a place where everyone cares about the kids. And because of the small size of the school and its amazingly creative staff, they can shift as needed to do what is best for each student. This is how school should be!

When a child struggles in school, it impacts the entire family– at least that was the case for us. This was one of the first things that changed when our son entered The Joy School in 3rd Grade. Now, in 5th Grade, we see such a transformation in his self worth, academic stamina and confidence. When he struggled with getting through the math homework last year, his teacher tailored the homework load and worked with him 1:1 in the mornings to balance academic reinforcement with his afternoon capacity. It’s this kind of individualized, global support for a child’s development (not just in the classroom, but as a person) we’ve been so grateful for. We can’t say enough about how much we love TJS!

TJS has been lifechanging not only for our 3rd grader but for our entire family. The time and attention given to each child is in my opinion, unmatched. TJS truly gets to know each and every child – they meet them where they struggle and work side by side both with the students and parents to create an individual road map to success. The kindness, acceptance, patience, understanding, love and JOY that my daughter feels at TJS has lit her from within and spills over into our home life. We are so very thankful to be a part of such an incredible community of educators.