The Village School

What The Village School does

The Village School is a private day and boarding K-12 institution in Houston, Texas, founded in 1966 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nord Anglia Education, a global network of 80+ premium schools. The school serves approximately ages 2 through 18 (PreK through High School), with grade-level programs spanning Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and High School, plus 5-day and 7-day boarding options. Core academic programs include the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program (with a 100% pass rate vs. 79% global average), a specialized Pre-Medical Science Diploma with university-level clinical simulation technology, STEAM-focused curriculum with an annual Innovation Day, and Fine Arts developed in collaboration with Juilliard. The school's technology platform includes Nord Anglia's Global Campus, which connects students with thousands of international peers for collaborative projects and competitions.

Business model: tuition-based recurring subscription revenue from day students (annual billing, PreK-12) plus boarding fees (5-day and 7-day options), with need-based financial aid available. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is a sales-led, concierge-level admissions process involving inquiry, campus tours, application with supporting documents, and enrollment agreement; the school also recruits internationally through Nord Anglia's global network. Student outcomes include $18.6M+ in scholarships for the Class of 2022, acceptances to 35 of the US top 50 colleges and 12 international universities, and 90%+ parent satisfaction with teacher relationships. The school reports 1,001-5,000 employees and ranks #1 in Best Boarding High Schools in Texas and #3 in Best Private K-12 Schools in Texas per Niche 2026, placing in the top 0.5% to 2% of private schools nationally. Headquarters: 13051 Whittington Drive, Houston, Texas.

Name

The Village School

Legal name

The Village School

Website

https://thevillageschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Village School is a private day and boarding K-12 school in Houston, Texas, serving students from PreK through High School (ages 2-18) as part of Nord Anglia Education's global network of 80+ premium schools, with IB, Pre-Medical, and STEAM specializations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Boarding school programs
• IB diploma program
• College counseling services
• STEAM curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Day Tuition: Tuition fees for day students covering academic instruction across all grade levels from PreK through High School
2. Boarding Fees: Fees for 5-day and 7-day boarding options including dormitory accommodations, 24/7 security, and residential life services
3. Financial Aid Programs: Need-based financial assistance available to families to support tuition affordability

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Village School is a private day and boarding school in Houston, Texas, providing world-class international education from Early Childhood (Age 2) through High School (Age 18). Core offerings include grade-level academic programs (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, High School), the IB Diploma Program, a Pre-Medical Science Diploma with clinical simulation, STEAM curriculum, Fine Arts with Juilliard, Viking Athletics, college counseling, and both 5-day and 7-day boarding options.

Product overview

The Village School is a private day and boarding school in Houston, Texas offering a comprehensive educational program from PreK through High School (ages 2-18). The school operates as a unified educational platform consisting of grade-level programs (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School), specialized academic tracks (IB Diploma Program, Pre-Medical Science Diploma, STEAM, Fine Arts), boarding options (5-day and 7-day), and extracurricular offerings (Viking Athletics, After Class Enrichment, Internship Program). Students also benefit from integration with Nord Anglia Education's Global Campus platform, providing access to international collaborations, competitions, and networking with peers worldwide. The school emphasizes college preparation beginning in 8th grade through dedicated College Counseling services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education Program Early childhood education program for children aged 2 to 5, building strong foundations for lifelong learning.
• Elementary School Program Elementary school program for students aged 5 to 11, focusing on foundational academic skills and holistic development.
• Middle School Program Middle school program for students aged 11 to 14, preparing them for academic rigor and personal growth.
• High School Program High school program for students aged 14 to 18, offering college preparatory education including IB diploma and Pre-Medical Science Diploma.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program IB Diploma program with a 100% pass rate, preparing students for top universities worldwide.
• Pre-Medical Science Diploma Program Advanced pre-medical science program featuring clinical simulation technology typically reserved for universities and professional training programs.
• 5-Day Boarding Boarding option for students with family in the area, providing on-campus accommodation during weekdays.
• 7-Day Boarding Full-time boarding option for students requiring on-campus accommodation seven days a week with 24/7 security.
• STEAM Program STEAM-focused curriculum integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics with annual Innovation Day events.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive fine arts education including collaborations with Juilliard and participation in Winter Fine Arts Festival.
• Viking Athletics Athletics program offering sports including football, basketball, soccer, and swimming, with state championship titles and collegiate-level competition opportunities.
• College Counseling Comprehensive college counseling services starting as early as 8th grade with regular one-on-one meetings with counselors.
• After Class Enrichment (ACE) After-school enrichment activities and clubs providing students with opportunities beyond classroom academics.
• Internship Program Internship program providing students with real-world professional experience and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% IB Diploma pass rate (vs 79% global average)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Nord Anglia EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Village School is part of Nord Anglia Education's international family of 80+ premium schools. This partnership provides access to Global Campus platform, Global Games, exclusive collaborations with Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF, and Nord Anglia's global best practices training platform for teachers. Students connect with thousands of peers and alumni worldwide through these programs.
• NASAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAge-appropriate collaborations with NASA provide students hands-on learning experiences in space science. Students of all ages gain first-hand look at cutting-edge science involved in sending humans to space through the Space Center Houston partnership.
• MITflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIT collaboration provides exclusive STEAM-focused educational experiences and challenges for Village students, enhancing the school's innovation and technology curriculum.
• JuilliardflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJuilliard collaboration enhances Village's fine arts program through exclusive curriculum development, the Winter Fine Arts Festival, and Juilliard's Summer Vocal Program. Students benefit from world-class performing arts instruction.
• UNICEFflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNICEF collaboration supports Village's social purpose initiatives, helping cultivate compassionate global citizens with strong sense of social responsibility. Students participate in meaningful community service initiatives.
• Space Center HoustonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpace Center Houston partnership provides Village students of all ages first-hand learning experiences at NASA's Johnson Space Center, including exposure to cutting-edge space science and technology.
• Giving TuesdayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage students participate in fundraising initiatives through the Giving Tuesday partnership, fostering social responsibility and community engagement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Kinkaid School: Top-ranked Houston private K-12 day school with similarly selective admissions and elite university outcomes; competes head-to-head with Village for the same premium Houston family segment.
• St. John's School: Premier Houston private K-12 day school consistently ranked alongside Village in Niche's Texas private-school lists; directly comparable on academic outcomes, tuition posture, and parent profile.
• Awty International School: Houston-based international K-12 school offering IB and French curricula; the closest international-school peer in Houston and competes directly with Village for internationally mobile Houston families.
• Episcopal High School (Houston): Houston K-12 school combining day and boarding programs with an IB curriculum; competes for the same boarding and college-prep positioning in the Houston market.
• The British International School of Houston: Houston international school offering British and IB curricula across K-12; competes for the same internationally mobile, premium-tier Houston families and corporate-relocation segment.

Regional players

• Greenhill School: Top-ranked private K-12 in Dallas-Fort Worth; comparable academic positioning and tuition band as Village, but operating in a different Texas metro, providing a regional benchmark.
• The Hockaday School: Elite Dallas private K-12 with strong collegiate outcomes; comparable to Village on premium-segment positioning and Niche rankings, serving a different Texas metro.
• Phillips Exeter Academy: Iconic US boarding school with elite university placement; serves as the standard-bearer for premium US boarding outcomes, providing a national benchmark for Village's boarding and college-counseling pitch.
• Singapore American School: Premier international K-12 school for globally mobile families; comparable on premium pricing, college outcomes, and international-student programming, though operating in a different geography.
• Concordia International School: International K-12 school serving expatriate and globally mobile families with IB programming; comparable model and audience to Village's international boarding segment, but operating in Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VillageVikings
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4xJeuym35Y8bwLMluh82SQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/thevillageschooltx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-village-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/villagevikings

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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