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880 exam preparation and tutoring services operated in Texas in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 880CBP 2023
- Employees
- 9,176mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.8U.S. 2.9
- State rank
- 2nd of 51by count
Exam preparation and tutoring services in Texas by the numbers
The Census Bureau counted 880 exam preparation and tutoring services in Texas in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 611691). They employed 9,176 people in mid-March and reported $250.2 million in annual payroll. That is the 2nd highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Exam preparation and tutoring services make up 0.13% of the 670,878 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Texas has 2.8 exam preparation and tutoring services, 2.6% below the national rate of 2.9. The average establishment has 10.4 employees against 11.1 nationally. Payroll per employee is $27,263, in line with the U.S. figure of $27,718.
| Measure | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 880 | 9,820 |
| Mid-March employees | 9,176 | 108,755 |
| Annual payroll | $250,164,000 | $3,014,523,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 10.4 | 11.1 |
| Payroll per employee | $27,263 | $27,718 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Texas's largest markets for exam preparation and tutoring services
Census published tutoring center counts for 19 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Texas. The largest is Dallas, TX, with 313 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 96% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 313 | 4,002 | 3.8 |
| Houston, TX | 277 | 2,347 | 3.6 |
| Austin, TX | 120 | 1,347 | 4.7 |
| San Antonio, TX | 51 | 463 | 1.8 |
| College Station, TX | 11 | 65 | 3.8 |
| McAllen, TX | 9 | 101 | 1.0 |
| El Paso, TX | 9 | — | 1.0 |
| Killeen, TX | 8 | 55 | 1.6 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 8 | 48 | 1.8 |
| Longview, TX | 7 | — | 2.4 |
| Tyler, TX | 7 | 96 | 2.8 |
| Laredo, TX | 6 | — | 2.2 |
| Waco, TX | 5 | — | 1.6 |
| Beaumont, TX | 4 | 27 | 1.0 |
| Lubbock, TX | 4 | 65 | 1.1 |
| Brownsville, TX | 3 | 2 | 0.7 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 3 | — | 2.0 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | 3 | — | 2.1 |
| San Angelo, TX | 3 | — | 2.5 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at exam preparation and tutoring services in Texas
48.9% of Texas's exam preparation and tutoring services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 46.9% nationally. 66.9% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 430 | 48.9% | 46.9% |
| 5–9 employees | 159 | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 188 | 21.4% | 20.0% |
| 20–49 employees | 82 | 9.3% | 10.4% |
| 50 or more employees | 21 | 2.4% | 2.3% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What exam preparation and tutoring services in Texas use the phone for
Tutoring centers handle enrollment calls, scheduling and parent updates, with peaks before exams and school terms. Parents call several centers when looking for help.
Calls a tutoring center in Texas might handle in a typical week include:
- A school counselor calls with a referral.
- A parent calls about SAT preparation.
- A student calls to reschedule a session.
Business texting for exam preparation and tutoring services
Centers text session reminders.
Texting from a local number in Texas requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for a 10-person tutoring center
Exam preparation and tutoring services in Texas average 10.4 employees, so the comparison uses a 10-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $249.50 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $300.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $199.00 a month for 10 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,212 less than RingCentral for a tutoring center in Texas of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $199.00 | $2,388.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $190.00 | $2,280.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $230.00 | $2,760.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $249.50 | $2,994.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $300.00 | $3,600.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Texas
Texas has 29 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a tutoring center can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 786 | Central | 1996 | 346, 621, 713, 832 |
| 469 | 786 | Central | 1999 | 214, 945, 972 |
| 832 | 786 | Central | 1999 | 281, 346, 713 |
| 512 | 785 | Central | 1947 | 737 |
| 713 | 785 | Central | 1947 | 281, 346, 621, 832 |
| 972 | 785 | Central | 1996 | 214, 469, 945 |
| 210 | 784 | Central | 1992 | 726 |
| 214 | 784 | Central | 1947 | 469, 945, 972 |
| 817 | 780 | Central | 1953 | 682 |
| 903 | 771 | Central | 1990 | 430 |
| 346 | 752 | Central | 2014 | 281, 621, 713, 832 |
| 956 | 735 | Central | 1997 | none |
| 806 | 734 | Central | 1957 | none |
| 254 | 671 | Central | 1997 | none |
| 361 | 537 | Central | 1999 | none |
| 940 | 506 | Central | 1997 | none |
| 830 | 496 | Central | 1997 | none |
| 409 | 433 | Central | 1982 | none |
| 936 | 422 | Central | 2000 | none |
| 682 | 421 | Central | 2000 | 817 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for exam preparation and tutoring services in Texas
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Texas is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many exam preparation and tutoring services are in Texas?
880 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 9,176 people in mid-March.
Which Texas metro area has the most exam preparation and tutoring services?
Dallas, TX, with 313 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 10-person tutoring center?
$300.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $249.50 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $199.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Texas number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.