Jewish day school in Houston offering specialized support for students with learning differences and ADHD
Jack Segal Academy, formerly BYDS, is a small Jewish day school in Houston serving students from infancy through fifth grade with a specialized focus on supporting learners with differences. The school offers dedicated Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD support, ensuring that students with learning disabilities and attention challenges receive the individualized attention they need to thrive academically and socially.
With an average class size of 14 students and 60 classroom teachers who receive ongoing professional development, Jack Segal Academy provides a structured and nurturing environment where students can build confidence and develop character. The school combines rigorous academics with Jewish values, offering reading specialists, enrichment lessons, and a curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs. Extracurricular opportunities including sports, music programs, and clubs further support student growth and belonging.
Families seeking a faith-based educational community with explicit support for students with learning differences and ADHD will find Jack Segal Academy welcoming. The school accepts students on a rolling admissions basis with an annual tuition of $11,090. For more information about enrollment and specialized programming, families can contact Admissions Director Ariel Rozen at (713) 666-1884 or visit segalacademy.org.
At a Glance
GradesNursery/Preschool-5
Students362
Class Size14:1 ratio
Tuition$11,090
Est.1949
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)
Other religious school association(s), National Association for the Education of Young Children, National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), State or regional independent school association, Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS), Texas Private School Accreditation Commission, Educational Records Bureau
School Information
| Year Founded | 1949 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,090 |
| Tuition Notes | segalacademy.org |
| Total Students | 362 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 10 |
| Average Class Size | 14 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-5 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Ariel Rozen |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 14 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Reading Specialist and Enrichment Lessons
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Chess Club · No Place for Hate · Arts and Music Programs: · Choir · Spring and Fall Musicals · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Basketball Team - Segal Rams |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS) · Other religious school association(s) · National Association for the Education of Young Children · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · State or regional independent school association · Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS) · Texas Private School Accreditation Commission · Educational Records Bureau |
| Religious Affiliations | Jewish |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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