St. Christopher Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade151 students12 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
Marian High School (Nti Career Institute)
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade150 students15 students per teacher
Institute for Girls Education, DBA Magnolia School
Independent school · Grades 1–8
Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall gradeAll girls137 students5 students per teacher
Kardia Christian Academy
Presbyterian school · Grades K–7
Growing: enrollment up 118% since 2011–12
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade131 students9 students per teacher
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade130 students8 students per teacher
Epiphany Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade129 students11 students per teacher
St. Jerome Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade125 students9 students per teacher
Xavier Educational Academy
Independent school · Grades 3–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade123 students5 students per teacher
Harbor Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–7
Smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade122 students6 students per teacher
The Kipling School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2015–16
Houston, TX
AOverall grade120 students7 students per teacher
Xavier Educational Academy
Independent school · Grades 5–12
Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade119 students5 students per teacher
Lycee International De Houston
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Houston, TX
AOverall grade116 students7 students per teacher
Knowledge-First Empowerment Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
One of 26 independent schools in Houston
Houston, TX
B-Overall grade115 students14 students per teacher
Torah Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
Houston, TX
BOverall grade114 students8 students per teacher
The Branch School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 30% since 2011–12
Houston, TX
BOverall grade112 students23 students per teacher
Lutheran High North
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 63% of Christian schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade103 students8 students per teacher
St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade101 students7 students per teacher
St. Augustine Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic schools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall grade100 students8 students per teacher
Yorkshire Academy
Independent school · Grades K–5
Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
Houston, TX
BOverall grade98 students9 students per teacher
San Francisco Nativity Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 38 Christian schools in Houston
Houston, TX
B-Overall grade96 students14 students per teacher
Westview School
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade96 students4 students per teacher
Westside Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 59% since 2011–12
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade94 students7 students per teacher
St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade90 students8 students per teacher
Hijaz Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–5
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade89 students7 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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