For most students eyeing a four-year university, taking the ACT or SAT remains a necessity. Many businesses in the Katy area offer tutoring options to help students prepare for these big tests. This list is noncomprehensive, and rates are not included because they vary greatly depending upon the type of tutoring needed.

SAT

The SAT, or Scholastic Aptitude Test, tests students in reading, writing and language as well as math.

Composite scores range from 400-1600.

Cost: $55


Remaining 2021-22 school year test dates: May 7, June 4

2019-20 average scores

State: 1,019

Region 4: 1,024


Katy ISD: 1,175

ACT

The ACT, or American College Test, tests students in English, reading, math and science. Composite scores range from 1-36.

Cost: $60-plus


Remaining 2021-22 school year test dates: June 11, July 16

2019-20 average scores

State: 20.2

Region 4: 21


Katy ISD: 25.3

Note: 2019-20 is the latest data kept by the Texas Education Agency. Region 4 represents a seven-county region: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty and Waller.

Katy

1. Benedictine Tutors


Benedictine Tutors offers six-week test prep sessions for the SAT and ACT that incorporate small group instruction, timed coaching and intermittent testing. It also offers tutoring for other subjects, such as chemistry, biology, English and math.

24210 Westheimer Parkway, Ste. 900, Katy

832-588-4408

www.benedictinetutors.com

2. Best Brains

Best Brains offers a 36-week program for students in seventh grade through ninth grade. Students will work in a small classroom setting and cover reading, English, essay writing, science and math.

4603 FM 1463, Ste. 600, Katy

281-643-0000

www.bestbrains.com

3. Best in Class Education Center

Best in Class Education Center gives online test prep as well as 28 hours of in-class instruction. Classes can also be taken in a private session with either one student and one instructor, or two students with one instructor.

4950 Katy-Gaston Road, Katy

832-437-2316

www.bestinclasseducation.com

4. Brainy Learning Club

Brainy Learning Club offers online SAT and ACT prep for students who want to achieve high test scores. The business also has online State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness tutoring for students.

6455 S. Fry Road, Katy

832-487-8741

www.brainylearningclub.com

5. C2 Education

C2 Education has online and in-person test preparation for students looking to take their SAT and ACT. It also has tutoring services available for AP exams as well as PSAT tutoring.

6920 S. Fry Road, Ste. M, Katy

832-437-2772

www.c2educate.com

6. Class 101

Class 101 bases its services on helping students achieve high test scores so they can get more merit-based scholarships. It also has college essay summer workshops for students who need help with their college applications.

1526 Katy Gap Road, Ste. 903, Katy

281-304-4006

www.class101.com/katytx

7. Counter’s Tutoring Connection

Counter’s Tutoring Connection provides individualized tutoring for SAT and ACT testing. It can also offer private tutoring for STAAR, as well as for a GED certificate. Tutoring for math, science, writing and social studies is also available.

24662 Kingsland Blvd., Katy

832-341-6621

www.counterstutoring.com

8. Huntington Learning Center

Huntington Learning Center offers test prep classes for ACT, SAT, PSAT, AP and state tests. It also offers tutoring for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Test prep classes are available in a 32-hour program or a 14-hour program.

27278 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Ste. B, Katy

281-392-5833

www.huntingtonhelps.com

9. Katy Test Prep & More

Katy Test Prep & More offers SAT, ACT and PSAT prep with a maximum of two students in each class. Students can also sign up for individualized, one-on-one tutoring for help with homework, quizzes and tests.

9722 Gaston Road, Ste. 140, Katy

832-437-2820

www.katytestprep.com

10. Mr. Jan’s Math Class

Mr. Jan’s Math Class has eight-session, 32-hour SAT test prep programs for students in the Katy, Telfair and Fulshear area. It also offers PSAT prep courses.

8945 S. Fry Road, Katy

4030 FM 1463 Ste. 109, Katy

281-313-6284

www.mrjansmathclass.com

11. SpiderSmart Learning Center

SpiderSmart Learning Center offers SAT and ACT prep, and student progress is evaluated on a weekly basis. It also offers classes that help students prepare for PSAT and AP tests.

579 Mason Road, Katy

281-639-7664

www.spidersmart.com

12. Suprex Learning

Suprex Learning offers tutoring for SAT and ACT prep as well as other exams, such as AP exams. Tutoring takes place in groups of four. If students do not live near a physical location, there are also virtual options available.

21915 Royal Montreal Drive, Katy

866-700-2433

www.suprexlearning.com

13. The Tutoring Center

The Tutoring Center offers a 16-week program to help students prepare for the SAT and ACT through one-on-one instruction. It also offers a free diagnostic test using past SATs and ACTs.

2001 Katy Mills Blvd., Ste. F, Katy

832-437-0635

www.katy.tutoringcenter.com

14. Tutoring Club

Tutoring Club has one-on-one individual tutoring to help prepare students for the SAT and ACT. Additionally, students can sign up for college prep through its tutoring center.

1721 Spring Green Blvd., Ste. 300, Katy

346-980-4545

www.tutoringclub.com/katytx

Fulshear

15. Sylvan Learning

Sylvan Learning offers personalized tutoring for SAT and ACT prep from expert tutors. It also offers virtual tutoring for other subjects, including homework help.

6619 W. Cross Creek Bend Lane, Ste. 100, Fulshear

832-685-4021

www.locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/fulshear-tx

16. The Tutoring Center

The Tutoring Center offers a 16-week program to help students prepare for the SAT and ACT through one-on-one instruction. It also offers a free diagnostic test using past SATs and ACTs.

6420 FM 1463, Ste. 350, Katy

281-346-8120

www.fulshear.tutoringcenter.com