The Joy School in Houston | Military Town Advisor

Posted: January 16, 2026

A great school plagued by corporate greed.

Posted: January 16, 2026

Posted: June 12, 2024

We loved being a part of the Joy School for my daughter's 4th and 5th grade years. Coming in behind because of her struggles with dyslexia, she lacked confidence in her work. After two years of education here, she was ready to transition out to a private middle school nearby. This child I see today has an excitement about learning that I didn't think was possible. She learned so many ways to advocate for herself, speak up when unsure and use tools that aid in her education. We were truly blessed to be a part of this community and are thankful our daughter grew in so many ways!

Posted: June 12, 2024

Posted: June 11, 2024

the Joy School is a very unique environment for kids to grow through understanding, appreciating and adapting to their own individual learning differences. We found that our kids really benefited from the outstanding teachers and staff and their unique training. The instructors are master teachers with extensive track records who are experts in their field and working in an environment that really appreciates and supports them in their quest. I would recommend TJS to all parents of children where a traditional school enviroment is not the answer.

Posted: June 11, 2024

Posted: April 2, 2024

Our son attended the Joy School from 1st grade through 8th grade, and it changed his life and ours! Having severe ADD coupled with anxiety disorder, he was unable to attend our public schools as they were not able to provide the additional assistance he needed. The Joy School has excellent teachers that specialize in learning differences and providing a comfortable, supportive setting for kids so they can thrive. We would HIGHLY recommend this school if your child has a learning disability or learning differences.

Posted: April 2, 2024

Posted: March 14, 2024

Not the best school to go to there are other options.

Posted: March 14, 2024

Posted: February 12, 2024

Our grandchild had significant reading challenges as a 5 yr old that threatened his confidence and self-esteem. The caring and talented teachers at TJS restored both and essentially gave him his happiness back. Today he is a happy, well-adjusted and responsible 24 yr old.

Posted: February 12, 2024

Posted: February 6, 2024

My son struggled in all of his subjects in this school and now he is very behind in math and i have to deal with this are you serious?

Posted: February 6, 2024

Posted: January 31, 2024

I used to be a student at the Joy School and was enrolled there for 2 years. The Joy School only has a limit for what they provide, such as helping with dyslexia, dyscalculia, etc. I struggled with other things which was too much for them to handle. From my experience most of the teachers were very inexperienced, however there were a few good ones.

Posted: January 31, 2024

Posted: January 8, 2024

My daughter attended The Joy School summer school program due to struggling in math at her mainstream school. We are still seeing the amazing impact after a full semester back in her home school. Not only is she so much more confident in herself as a learner, but she made so much academic progress in such a short amount of time. The most surprising part is she is still talking about how much fun she had and planning her summer camp schedule around going back again this year.

Posted: January 8, 2024

Posted: September 30, 2023

I will never visit back again if I had to Im very disappointed at how this school treated my son!

Posted: September 30, 2023

Posted: September 27, 2023

The Joy School changed my family's life in the best way. My son could not keep up with the work in his prior school due to learning differences, and his confidence was destroyed. He would cry every night and beg us not to make him go to school. I was losing my son, and he truly believed that he was stupid and would never be able to catch up. From the first day at TJS, his attitude started to change. He quickly began to realize that he just learned differently, and his confidence began to build. Soon he was telling me that he didn't need any help with his homework, and he started jumping out of the car every morning, excited to see his friends and to learn. He has been at TJS for three years now, and his testing is indicating that he is ready to mainstream. Because of the skills he has learned at TJS, he feels confident that he can succeed in a normal classroom environment. TJS gave us our spunky boy back, and we are so grateful!

Posted: September 27, 2023

Posted: September 20, 2023

TJS has been a game changer not only for our son(which has been an amazing experience), but also our entire family.

I cant say enough good things about TJS, the key takeaway is that they are the absolute best at what they do, and the only way to fully understand is to come and experience it for yourself.

Posted: September 20, 2023

Posted: September 19, 2023

The Joy School is a such an important piece of the educational landscape in Houston and an exemplary school for educating kids with learning differences. I encourage you to take a tour and see for yourself. Kids are engaged and you can see Joy in the classroom and everywhere you go on campus.

Posted: September 19, 2023

The Joy School (TJS) is a beacon of hope and excellence in the realm of education, catering to children from kindergarten through 8th grade and catering primarily to kids with learning differences. From its commitment to treating each child as a unique individual to its small class sizes and exceptional social and emotional development programs, TJS sets the standard for inclusive education.

One of the most striking aspects of TJS is its unwavering dedication to recognizing and celebrating the individuality of each student. Unlike traditional education settings, TJS understands that one size does not fit all. By far, the most impressive thing about TJS are the intangibles- the teachers and staff and the way they truly love each and every kiddo.

Posted: September 19, 2023

Posted: August 2, 2023

I had a horrible experience with the joy school.

Posted: November 15, 2022

The staff and faculty at The Joy School really know our children. Each child has an educational and therapeutic team assembled as necessary to meet the childs needs. Our son has blossomed here over the last 5 years and wants remain here until he finishes Middle School. He is in an environment where he is learning and is genuinely cared for which eases our minds greatly as parents. The small classrooms are ideal for children with learning issues as those issues are identified and addresses. Joy School children leave being able to advocate for themselves as they know their own learning styles and what accommodations they must have to succeed at their next school.

Posted: November 15, 2022

Our son has attended The Joy School since he was in second grade. We sought out the Joy School because he had experienced a tough time fitting in and keeping up with classwork at his old school. Joy School offered a safe space for him to grow, thrive, and catch up to his peers. The small class sizes really benefit him, as has the ability for pull-outs for one-on-one instruction during the school day in those areas where he has needed extra help. In addition to the academic support, we've been particularly impressed with the specialized attention to the students' social and emotional development. The deans' ongoing parent education (and pep talks) on adolescent and tween social and emotional development has been invaluable. We've watched our son develop the confidence to challenge himself to stretch outside of his comfort zone, to travel the world on his own, and to volunteer and act as a leader for other students. We will be sad to leave this special place that means so much to our family. It's been an honor to have so many people (deans, faculty, and every single person on staff) truly dedicated to nurturing and encouraging our child.

Posted: November 15, 2022

Posted: October 25, 2022

I have 2 boys at The Joy School. The experience for our family has been amazing. Our older son entered 3 years ago after languishing in public school, which obviously couldn't meet his needs. This is the 2nd year for our younger son. They both entered The Joy School way behind when compared to their peers, and have made incredible progress. I credit this progress to the individual attention given to each child in order to meet their learning differences and teach them skills to overcome the barriers they face.

The Joy School is truly an amazing place with an incredible staff dedicated to educating young minds who approach the world differently.

Posted: October 21, 2022

The Joy School provides a significantly different experience for their students and families. The entire staff collaborates to provide children a supportive environment in which to grow, develop self advocacy and accountability so the child can also own and lead their learning process. They accommodate areas of excellence in addition to providing support in the areas that need it. Most of all, children learn about their strengths and challenges in a positive environment so as to build their self-esteem. Our time at the school has shown us an amazing team of talented teachers, caring staff resulting in an impactful, positive experience for our children.

Posted: October 21, 2022

Posted: October 14, 2022

It is hard to put into words how much The Joy School means to our family. Our son started in Kindergarten last year, and it has not only changed his life but ours as well. He now loves going to school, his teachers have been beyond incredible, and the amount of additional support he receives during school hours has been such a game changer. We sought out TJS to support our son in a learning environment that would best suit his needs. In a class of 6, not only does this help his anxiety immensely, it also gives him the attention necessary to address his precursors for Dyslexia as we navigate the journey of reading. We are consistently in awe of his success. I felt lost before we became part of TJS family and couldn't feel happier or more confident that he is exactly where he needs to be.

Posted: October 14, 2022

Posted: February 5, 2022

I would give the school 3.5 stars if I could. I went to this school from 3rd grade all the way to 8th (because thats their highest grade they go to) and I was disappointed on how my last year went. With how much money my parents spent on this school it wasnt worth it. They did little to prepare me for high school. Not only that but so many great teachers have left and many of the bad ones stayed behind.

Posted: February 5, 2022

Posted: February 1, 2021

I went to this school for 5 years and I am not at Saint Pius X highschool in my first year. I do not believe that I would be here without The Joy School, the teachers are great and the people are great too!

Posted: February 1, 2021

Posted: June 23, 2019

Teachers here are more like tutors. A few are excellent, but most are average.

Posted: June 23, 2019

Commoicarion is sparse and unresponsive. For such a small school with so many administrators I expect more. They do not seem to be focused on education or improvement. It appears people are hired and promoted based on friendship not qualifications. None of the administration meet minimal education standards for their roles and it shows.

Posted: June 23, 2019

As a specialty school you would expect basic knowledge about differences and traits associated. Unfortunately, staff here have little knowledge beyond the basics.

Posted: June 23, 2019

We have been very disappointed with our experiences. The school is very out dated in curriculum and learning. Staff have little knowledge on education or behavior. There are no specialty services offered within the exhorbent tuition. We are moving to a regular private school with tuition that is 1/3 the price and has free services from the district included.

Posted: June 6, 2018

The best things about the Joy school is the small classes and kind teachers. Academically the school sells itself as a specialist, but it is not. Most of the teachers do not have specialized training or degrees to help students with actual learning disables. There knowledge is outdated and is only useful for some kids that just need to catch up after a diagnosis. The leaders spend too much time on fun stuff and making teachers happy. The space is outrageous and inappropriate for kids with sensory and attention issues. Professionals should know that. They constantly change schedules and give kids candy and junk which is a huge issue for many special kids. They have speech therapists that handle everything instead of qualified professionals. For such a high price I expected more. They need to hire more specialists such as a CALT, OT, and other related fields. If you child only needs a nice place to go with extra attention this would be a good place.

Posted: February 2, 2017

The teachers at this school helped me to overcome my learning differences. They all genuinely care about their students, and will do everything they can to help them. Many of my former teachers still keep in touch and check up on me. I would not be where I am today if not for this school. They were one of the greatest blessings I have received in my life!

Posted: June 2, 2015

My son (age 7 years, will start 2nd grade in the fall of 2015) has been tutored after school by a Joy School teacher for six months. The school has an open, positive, affirmative environment that brought tears to my eyes the first times I visited. He will be attending the summer Skills Builder camp there this summer. I am very appreciative of the amazingly kind, specialized people I have met there who deeply care about my son (who has dyslexia, but is very bright). If your heart is aching for your child academically or socially, this may be a part of the solution. Am so happy to live in Houston where wonderful schools like The Joy School grow. Best wishes to all the parents who are trying to find their way on behalf of their children!

Posted: May 30, 2013

The classroom teachers have been fine. But the school oversells itself on the front end. Yes, I see improvement in my child and I am thankful to the teachers for that. At the same time, the standardized test scores show the exact proportion of gap between my child's level and grade level as when we walked in the door. Meanwhile, the school is using yet another day of instruction time for non-instructional activity. That's valuable time when the Joy School calendar is already firmly below state-required minimum instructual days for public schools. Really, the school's focus seems expansion and building. I couldn't care less about the building fund. I care about whether, after three years, my child can read well enough to return to his mainstream school.

Posted: July 12, 2012

A little slice of heaven tucked into Houston's museum district........aptly named for the joy it brings to all that walk through its door. The school is excited about its current new construction which will enable it to serve even more students struggling with learning differences.

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