The Houston Chronicle seems to be advocating for private schools via a voucher system.
Yesterday the Chronicle reported on a number of highly rated Houston private schools in the State as well as in the United States. What they forgot to report is how much these schools charge for tuition. This tuition, for those who can afford it, could be reduced by Greg Abbott’s voucher system. I’ll fill in the gaps in the Chronicle’s article. From the Chronicle:
Greater Houston has four of the top five best private schools in Texas, three of the top five largest public high schools, Texas’ most diverse private high school and some of the best schools for various religions in the state.
St. John’s School. At No. 1 in the state and No. 5 in America, St. John’s School is one of the highest-rated K-12 schools in the country. Tuition: $35,000/year. (that is not a typo)
The Woodlands’ John Cooper School. Third in the state and No. 27 in the U.S. Tuition: Prekindergarten: $25,460. Kindergarten: $25,460. Grades 1-5: $28,030
Awty International School. Fourth-best private high school in Texas and the 15th-most diverse private high school in America. Tuition: $33,000/year
The Village School. Fifth-ranked private school in Texas, the most diverse private high school in the state and Texas’ highest-rated boarding school. Tuition: $74,000/year
Strake Jesuit was rated the best in Texas [$25,000/year] , trailed by St. Agnes Academy (3rd,) [$25,000/year] Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart (5th,) [$26,000/year] Incarnate Word Academy (6th) [$18,000/year], St. Pius X. High School (7th) [$19,000/year] and St. Thomas High School (8th.) [$24,000/year]
So you can see how much Greg Abbott’s voucher system is needed for those who can afford to pay $25,000/year for a private elite education.
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