Providence Classical School
Klein · Spring area
18100 Stuebner Airline Road, Klein, TX 77379Map ↗Established 1999
About this information
$19,225
Tuition · 2026–27
PK–12
Grades
130
Upper School Enrollment
8:1
Student–teacher
At a glance
A classical Trivium program teaches all English, math, humanities and science at honors level through Socratic discussion and a biblical worldview, ending in two years of Rhetoric and a senior thesis.
Senior Thesis
Each senior writes, memorizes and defends a 20-page persuasive thesis before the school community and an expert panel.
Honors Throughout
Every English, math, humanities, literature and science course is honors level; students may still sit AP exams on campus.
Great Books Humanities
A four-year humanities sequence studies the great works and ideas of Western civilization in their historical setting.
Latin Foundation
All students study Latin through ninth grade, then continue it or switch to Spanish, French or Greek.
Tuition & financial aid
2026–27 Tuition
$19,225
Estimated First-Year Required Cost
$20,325
TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account)
Payment options
Annual
May
Semi-annual
Jun / Dec
Monthly
Jun–Apr
Sibling discount
10% off 3rd child · 15% off 4th+ child
Need-based aid
Grants based on need through a FACTS application filed every year. School awards reach at most 60% of tuition; combined with TEFA and outside aid, totals can reach 90%.
Merit scholarships
Not offered — aid is need-based only
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Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Additional & conditional costs
Required and potential costs beyond published tuition
Mandatory freshman fees
Included in estimated first-year required cost
Enrollment fee
Annual · Non-refundable and charged each year.
Security fee
Per family
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Admissions
Admissions Timeline
2027–28 cycle- Oct 1, 2026
Applications Open
- Jan 31, 2027
Priority Application Deadline
- Mar 1, 2027
Financial Aid Application Opens
- Mar 15, 2027
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
What's required
Entrance exam: ISEE
Interview
Supporting documentation submitted with the application
Shadow day in classes, evaluated by teachers
At least one parent professes faith in Jesus Christ and takes part in a gospel-centered church
Agreement to have the student taught in line with the Statement of Faith
Good to know
- Priority consideration
- Applications by January 31 get priority; later ones are considered as space allows. A waiting pool opens once a grade is full.
Visits & Events
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Academics
AP Courses
Not offered
Students ready for the exams can still take them on campus each May.
Dual Credit
OfferedOffered in College Algebra and Statistics, which can count toward the math requirement.
Academic Model & Programs
Signature program: Senior Thesis — Rhetoric I and II in junior and senior year build to a 20-page persuasive paper that each senior delivers from memory and defends before an academic panel; required to graduate.
Grading
Class Ranking
Selective DisclosureNot ranked, except for valedictorian, salutatorian and the top 10%
Graduation Requirements
24 credits requiredAccommodations
Additional time on assessments • Written copies of class notes and/or oral directions
Good to know
Accommodations require a formal diagnosis and an educational need. The school cannot follow IEPs or teach off grade level.
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World Languages
Latin
I–VI
Required from 3rd through 9th grade.
Spanish
I–III
Open from 10th grade.
French
I–III
Open from 10th grade.
Greek
Can replace Latin for students who join in 7th grade or later.
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College Prep
College Counseling
Two college advisors
They help families weigh post-secondary options in light of each student’s faith, learning and career goals.
Testing & Test Prep
PSAT in grades 9–11
Given on campus each October; juniors and seniors take college entrance exams at outside test centers.
College Planning
College Application Bootcamp (rising seniors)
Free August sessions where the advisors guide applications, essays and résumés.
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Faith & community
Christian — Non-Denominational identity
Christian — Non-Denominational
Interdenominational Christian · Biblical Studies every year · More than 50 churches are represented; questions of secondary doctrine are left to families and their churches.
Chapel & worship
Weekly chapel · Required
Students lead worship on the Worship Team and as House Chaplains. Once a month each House meets on its own for House Fellowship instead.
Service
School-wide MLK Day of Service · Upper School service projects
Families serve the wider community together on the holiday; blood drives twice a year and food drives round out the program.
International Travel & Mission Trips
Senior trip to Italy · sophomore trip to Washington, D.C.
Seniors visit places studied in History, Literature and Art; faculty lead both trips, and fundraising covers part of the cost.
Retreats
Overnight Rhetoric School retreat each fall
All grades 9–12 go with their teachers to build community and House camaraderie.
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Athletics
TAPPS
League / Classification
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools, for grades 9–12.
8 sports offered
Varsity/interscholastic offerings
Basketball · Boys & Girls • Cross Country · Boys & Girls • Golf · Boys & Girls • Soccer · Boys & Girls • Swimming · Girls • Tennis · Boys & Girls • Track & Field · Boys & Girls • Volleyball · Girls
Athletic Facilities
Gymnasium • Weight room • Locker rooms • Golf practice facility • Track practice facility
Athletic Notables
TAPPS state champions, Boys Cross Country: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
TAPPS state champions, Girls Cross Country: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
TAPPS state champions, Girls Volleyball: 2024, 2025
TAPPS state champions, Boys Golf: 2025
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Arts
Orchestra / Strings
Audition-only Strings Ensemble that rehearses before school and performs through the year.
Music
Audition-only Handbell and Baroque Recorder ensembles, plus a Worship Team that leads chapel music.
Visual Arts
Studio classes in drawing, painting and sculpting; Advanced Art students build a portfolio shown at a year-end exhibition.
Theater / Drama
Drama elective in acting, script and character analysis and stage movement, ending in a spring play or musical.
Choir / Vocal
Cantamus Choir sings works in many genres and languages, and joins the drama class to stage the spring musical.
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School life
Campus & Setting
Main Campus
PK–12 on one campus · Klein
Opened in 2015 on 36.5 acres the school bought in 2013.
Arts
Art studio · stage in the gym building · media room
Drama performs its spring play or musical there, and Yearbook students shoot and edit with cameras and video equipment.
Academic Buildings
Science lab building · Logic School building
Both were added after the move; the Logic School building houses grades 7–8.
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Daily Life
School Day
8:00 AM – 3:05 PM
Four 70-minute periods and one 50-minute period a day, over three trimesters.
Uniform
Uniform required · dress uniform on Wednesdays
Navy or white polos with khaki pants or a khaki or plaid skirt; Fridays allow jeans with any school T-shirt. Boys add an oxford shirt and tie on dress days.
Lunch & Dining
Prepaid lunch ordered a month ahead
Orders close by the 15th beforehand, and a few spare meals go to students who forget theirs.
Community Time
Daily Community Time
Rotates chapel, Formatio and House Fellowship or House Games, and attendance is required.
Phone Policy
Phones off and stored in lockers or backpacks all day
Smart watches and earbuds too; parents reach students through the front office.
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Clubs & Activities
9 activities across 6 categories
Special Interest
- House System
- Blue Crew
Debate & Speech
- Mock Trial
- Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Academic
- TAPPS Academic Competitions
- The Inklings
Honor Societies
- National Honor Society
Yearbook
- Yearbook
Student Government
- Student Council
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