Rainard School serves gifted K-8 students with individualized pathways and learning disability support
Rainard School for Gifted Students in Houston serves kindergarten through eighth grade with a specialized focus on intellectually advanced learners and students with mild learning differences. The school creates individualized learning pathways that challenge gifted students while providing targeted support for those with learning disabilities, recognizing that giftedness and learning differences often coexist. With small classes averaging 12 students and 40% of faculty holding advanced degrees, each child receives personalized attention to develop academic skills, social-emotional growth, and a genuine love of learning.
The school offers enriched academics alongside specialized learning difference programs designed to help students with dyslexia, ADHD, processing delays, and other mild learning challenges succeed at their intellectual level. Students participate in STEM-focused clubs including robotics and math club, plus arts and music programs that develop creative strengths. The supportive, casual environment emphasizes each student's individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Rainard enrolls approximately 12 classroom teachers and maintains a 75% acceptance rate with rolling admissions. Tuition ranges from $21,000 to $26,000 annually, with 10% of families receiving financial aid. The school is accredited through Cognia and welcomes inquiries from families seeking a nurturing setting for intellectually capable children who benefit from specialized learning support.
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $21,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $21,000-$26,000 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 40 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-8 |
| Admissions Director | Devin Holman |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 75 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 10 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 15 |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Chess Club · Math Club · Robotics · Arts and Music Programs: · Art Classes · Band |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Cognia |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
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