PILGRIM ACADEMY

PILGRIM ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 1,144 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 64 teachers, PILGRIM ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PILGRIM ACADEMY, located on Skyline Drive in Houston, is a public PK-8 school operating under the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse student population, the academy is designed to provide a continuous educational environment that bridges the gap between early childhood development and the transition to high school. By encompassing both elementary and middle school grades, the campus aims to create a stable, long-term learning community where students can build strong relationships with faculty and peers over several years.

Academically, PILGRIM ACADEMY focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy in its lower grades while preparing students for the rigors of secondary education through a comprehensive middle school curriculum. The school emphasizes character development and holistic growth, utilizing its position within HISD to provide students with access to district resources and extracurricular opportunities. As part of a large urban district, the school works to meet the unique needs of its local community, fostering an environment aimed at academic achievement and college and career readiness.

For more information, contact PILGRIM ACADEMY at (713) 458-4672 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.