
What is Wonderland Inc.?
A Leader in Education Equity for the Black Community
Wonderland is the oldest continuously operated, Black-founded school in Houston. Every day since its opening in 1966, Wonderland has helped students achieve greatness, even in the face of adversity. Wonderland Inc. operates both the Wonderland Private School, providing a comprehensive education to children ages 18 months to four years; and the Beatrice Mayes Institute, a K-8 charter school preparing its students to succeed in high school, college and beyond to achieve their professional and personal goals— and help create a better world as engaged citizens and community influencers.
The Wonder Works $15 million capital campaign at a glance:
Complete the vision of the Wonderland ‘Cradle to College’ pathway
Significantly increase enrollment opportunities to meet community demand
Add a much-needed library, gym and cafeteria in a new, 97,000-square-foot, tech-enabled campus
Recruit talented counselors and administrators to support growth
Ready to take the next step?
This is a movement of billions. Whether you’re most comfortable contributing time to help achieve our advocacy goals, money to help us grow, or energy to put political pressure on our governments to change, we need you on our team.

“There is no secret to educational success. There is no magic potion. I credit my daughter’s success to the educational foundation she received at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School. My daughter was prepared by her teachers to accomplish her academic, personal, and professional goals. They equipped her with the skill set not only to be successful in the classroom but also in the world.”
— parent of a Wonderland graduate

“I can say without a doubt that my mom saved my life, really saved my life, by sending me to Beatrice Mayes Institute.”
— Wonderland alumnus, class of 1997
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