Funding fit for The Joy School
As of October 9, 2026, The Joy 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.
The school reports special education services or a learning-differences focus. TEFA's IEP funding (up to $30,000) can only be used at a participating school, so ask whether the school plans to join.
Independent schools set their own need-based aid. A school may weigh a TEFA award when it decides aid, but it may not charge a TEFA family a different tuition.
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In the U.S. Department of Education's Private School Survey (2023-24), the school reported 159 K-12 students, 42 full-time-equivalent teachers and a 3.714953271:1 student-teacher ratio.
Associations (federal survey): National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
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?
- Which IEP settings and diagnoses do you have room for right now? Do you bill on-campus therapies as school fees?
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 |
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 The Joy School
We list 26 K-12 private schools in Inner Loop, and 17 of them participate in TEFA. See all of them →
Archway Academy
Houston · Grades 9-12
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsCommunity Preschools at Eastex
Houston · Grades PK-2
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsElderflower Montessori
Houston · Grades K-6
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsElearning Academy
Houston · Grades K-12
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsMontessori School of Downtown Houston
Houston · Grades PK-5
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsPrenda Microschool: Ladies and Gents Private Academy Houston
Houston · Grades K-8
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