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The Village School is pleased to announce that Dr. Ryan Kelly will become our next Head of School beginning in the 2026–27 academic year. Dr. Kelly brings more than 25 years of experience in independent and international education, along with a leadership philosophy grounded in academic rigor, innovation, and student-centered learning.

The Brown family switched from the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to The Village School last year. Read more to learn about their experience.

Discover why clean air is crucial for school children's health and cognitive development and explore the environmental factors and initiatives that contribute to healthier school environments in Houston.

The Village School Ranked #15 Best Private K–12 School in America

Choosing the right educational path for your child is one of the most important decisions a family can make. While public school remains the default option for many families across the country, growing interest in private education has led more parents to explore alternatives.

At The Village School, we believe in nurturing creativity, striving for excellence and making a difference in the world around us. This year, our theme—"Vikings Go Beyond"—has been more than just a phrase; it has been a mindset embraced by our students, faculty and community. Find out what's been happening this past semester.

Discover how The Village School fosters a culture of academic excellence, cultivates advanced learning environments, and celebrates diversity by attending our open house events. Join us and learn how to grow your child's future at Village.

Diana Struve's return to Village as an educator marks not just a professional milestone but a heartfelt homecoming to the institution that shaped her formative years. Diana shares her reflections on cherished memories, the evolution of her perspective, and the profound influence of her Village experience.

When Vivek Murthy, the US Surgeon General, visits college campuses—which he does a lot—he talks to young people about loneliness, technology use, and their hopes for the future. What he’s seeing and hearing worries him.

Jana Aldin is a high school senior at The Village School where she has been a student since Pre-K. As she approaches graduation, she reflects on her education, her fondest memories, and her greatest achievements.

Third grade student Ary Singh had the honor of being Head of School for the day, and he didn’t let his lack of managerial experience get in the way of making an impact.

The Village School won the prestigious, Best Private School,  title at the Houston Chronicle’s Best of the Best Gala 2023.

As we prepare for the start of a new school year, parents and students may be apprehensive given what happened in Uvalde this past May. To put parents at ease, we have outlined what we have done and will continue to do to ensure The Village School is a safe environment for students to learn and grow.

The Village School and NAE's collaboration with UNICEF provides opportunities for our students to engage with and influence leaders at regional and global summits. One of these recent events was the NAE-UNICEF Global Goals Student Summit 2021. Village students Alex Ilacqua and Solemei Scamaroni served as our student ambassadors and were given the opportunity to connect virtually with other students around the world and discuss topics such as climate change, mental health, and education.

Abhi Sundaram and Samir Kavadi, Village High School Class of 2014, recently began their own business, CHAIBOY™. Aimed at reshaping the tea industry’s identity, their company explores the various ways in which tea can be used to create everlasting experiences.

Juan Pablo Nunez Rodriguez developed two businesses while at The Village School. His most recent business, Kidszonee, is an organization which matches high school students as instructors with young students in activities such as music, art, physical education, and cooking.

Village siblings Shirin and Sam Bekker wanted to share their healthy recipes with people around the world. In order to do this, they began developing a cookbook to show people around the world how healthy eating can be delicious.

In an effort to cultivate strong relationships with foreign countries represented in our diverse and international community, The Village School recently launched a program called Consular Connections. As part of this new program, we hosted several representatives from both the French Embassy and General Consulate, as well as the Vietnamese General Consulate in Houston.

Audrey Ajakaye, a junior at Village knows first-hand how it feels to be subjected to skin related prejudice and colorism. So, when the opportunity presented itself in Audrey’s junior year at The Village School to create an innovative project, she drew on her own personal experiences and knew she wanted to focus on how skin issues impact people’s mental health.

The Village School is extremely proud to recognize some of its current Grade 12 students for being recognized by the College Board Recognition Program.