Smaller Scholars Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 66% of Montessori schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade232 students5 students per teacher
Private schools in Houston, TX
173 private schools in Houston, TX, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 31Christian schools 50Jewish day schools 8Montessori schools 27Independent schools 23High schools 56Preschools 37Special education schools 13
St. Ambrose School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade231 students7 students per teacher
Excel High School Texas Digital Learning School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
One of 26 independent schools in Houston
Houston, TX
B-Overall grade230 students
School of the Woods
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 93% of Montessori schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade223 students5 students per teacher
The Imani School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
Houston, TX
BOverall grade219 students9 students per teacher
Yellowstone Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
Houston, TX
BOverall grade215 students9 students per teacher
St. Catherine's Montessori
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 36% since 2011–12
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade210 students14 students per teacher
St. Francis De Sales School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade208 students7 students per teacher
Assumption Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
Houston, TX
B-Overall grade207 students13 students per teacher
Assumption Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 31 Catholic schools in Houston
Houston, TX
B-Overall grade206 students13 students per teacher
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
Houston, TX
B-Overall grade195 students16 students per teacher
Texas Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
Houston, TX
B-Overall grade195 students18 students per teacher
The Shlenker School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 7 Jewish day schools in Houston
Houston, TX
BOverall grade191 students9 students per teacher
Grace Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
BOverall grade181 students11 students per teacher
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
Houston, TX
BOverall grade180 students14 students per teacher
Grace Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade177 students10 students per teacher
Beth Yeshurun Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 67% since 2019–20
Houston, TX
B-Overall grade172 students9 students per teacher
Van Houston Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
BOverall grade171 students10 students per teacher
Memorial Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 52% since 2011–12
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade170 students9 students per teacher
The Banff School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 90% since 2011–12
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade169 students8 students per teacher
Genesis Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Houston, TX
B-Overall grade167 students9 students per teacher
The Joy School
Special education school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 83% of special education schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade159 students4 students per teacher
Ilm Academy
Islamic · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 223% since 2011–12
Houston, TX
AOverall grade155 students6 students per teacher
Holy Ghost Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 55% since 2011–12
Houston, TX
B-Overall grade153 students13 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Houston, TX
How many private schools are in Houston, TX?
173 private schools in Houston, TX, with about 36,665 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Houston, TX?
The most common are Christian schools (50), Catholic schools (31), Montessori schools (27), independent schools (23).
Are there private high schools in Houston, TX?
Yes: 56 private schools in Houston, TX teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Houston, TX offer pre-K?
119 private schools in Houston, TX offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Houston, TX have?
The average school has 9.2 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Houston, TX?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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