Funding fit for Westside Baptist Academy
As of October 9, 2026, Westside Baptist Academy does not appear in the Texas TEFA participating-school finder. Schools can apply at any time if they meet the accreditation and two-year operating requirements. If you are considering this school, ask whether it has applied. You can also look at school-based aid, the federal scholarship tax credit that starts in January 2027, and the participating schools nearby listed below.
Christian and church-affiliated schools often offer member rates, sponsorships and sibling discounts, and the state's guidelines require those discounts to continue for TEFA families. Church-run schools may also qualify for the Edu Fund partner scholarship, which has no income cap. The registered name suggests a congregation-run school, which is the kind of school our partner fund is built for.
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In the U.S. Department of Education's Private School Survey (2021-22), the school reported 64 K-12 students, 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, a 5.871559633:1 student-teacher ratio and 100% of the previous year's graduates going on to four-year colleges.
Associations (federal survey): American Association of Christian Schools.
Questions to ask this school
- Have you applied to participate in TEFA? When do you expect a decision?
- What is tuition for my child's grade, and which fees (registration, books, technology, uniforms, lunch) can be paid from the TEFA account?
- Which discounts do you offer (sibling, church member, employee), and what need-based aid is available for the balance?
- Will you accept the TEFA payment schedule (25% July, 25% October, 50% February), or do you need a deposit from personal funds?
- For high school: which dual-credit partners do you use, and can those course fees come from the account?
TEFA with an IEP: what it's worth near Katy
| Home district | TEFA-funded students (Jul 29, 2026) | IEP: speech only (00) | IEP: mainstream (40) | IEP: resource / self-contained (41-45) | IEP: residential facility (81-89) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katy ISD | 1156 | $11,442 | $17,152 | $16,008 | $26,443 |
| Lamar CISD | 915 | $11,432 | $17,084 | $15,952 | $26,281 |
Totals = $10,474 base + the district add-on from the Comptroller's 2026-27 Special Education Funding Table, capped at $30,000. Funded counts: TEFA Annual Demographic Report (data as of July 29, 2026). All Houston-area districts →
Private schools near Westside Baptist Academy
We list 14 K-12 private schools in Katy & Fulshear, and 11 of them participate in TEFA. See all of them →
Berean Christian Academy
Katy · Grades K-12
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsFaith West Academy
Katy · Grades PK-12
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsKaty Adventist Christian School
Katy · Grades PK-8
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsKaty Christian Academy
Katy · Grades PK-12
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsSimonton Christian Academy
Simonton · Grades PK-12
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsBritish International School of Houston
Katy · Grades PK-12
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