Funding fit for Shady Acres Christian School
As of October 9, 2026, Shady Acres Christian School does not appear in the Texas TEFA participating-school finder. Schools can apply at any time if they meet the accreditation and two-year operating requirements. If you are considering this school, ask whether it has applied. You can also look at school-based aid, the federal scholarship tax credit that starts in January 2027, and the participating schools nearby listed below.
Christian and church-affiliated schools often offer member rates, sponsorships and sibling discounts, and the state's guidelines require those discounts to continue for TEFA families. Church-run schools may also qualify for the Edu Fund partner scholarship, which has no income cap.
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In the U.S. Department of Education's Private School Survey (2023-24), the school reported 59 K-12 students, 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, a 9.8333333333:1 student-teacher ratio and 17% of the previous year's graduates going on to four-year colleges.
Questions to ask this school
- Have you applied to participate in TEFA? When do you expect a decision?
- What is tuition for my child's grade, and which fees (registration, books, technology, uniforms, lunch) can be paid from the TEFA account?
- Which discounts do you offer (sibling, church member, employee), and what need-based aid is available for the balance?
- Will you accept the TEFA payment schedule (25% July, 25% October, 50% February), or do you need a deposit from personal funds?
- For high school: which dual-credit partners do you use, and can those course fees come from the account?
TEFA with an IEP: what it's worth near Houston
| Home district | TEFA-funded students (Jul 29, 2026) | IEP: speech only (00) | IEP: mainstream (40) | IEP: resource / self-contained (41-45) | IEP: residential facility (81-89) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston ISD | 3327 | $11,393 | $16,818 | $15,731 | $25,645 |
| Aldine ISD | 528 | $11,385 | $16,762 | $15,685 | $25,512 |
Totals = $10,474 base + the district add-on from the Comptroller's 2026-27 Special Education Funding Table, capped at $30,000. Funded counts: TEFA Annual Demographic Report (data as of July 29, 2026). All Houston-area districts →
Private schools near Shady Acres Christian School
We list 15 K-12 private schools in Garden Oaks, Oak Forest & North Houston, and 9 of them participate in TEFA. See all of them →
Christian School of Northwest Houston
Houston · Grades PK-4
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsEternity Christian School
Houston · Grades PK-8
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsLutheran High North
Houston · Grades 6-12
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsOur Savior Lutheran School
Houston · Grades PK-8
Funding fit →Catholic SchoolsAssumption Catholic School
Houston · Grades PK-8
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsGateway Academy
Houston · Grades 6-12
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