St. Stephen's Episcopal School
Episcopal · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 85% of Montessori schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade85 students3 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
The Parish School
Special education school · Pre-K only
The largest preschool in Houston
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade81 students8 students per teacher
BKM Katy Tamil School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Houston, TX
BOverall grade80 students6 students per teacher
Holy Spirit Episcopal School - Houston
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of Christian schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade77 students5 students per teacher
The Gateway Academy
Special education school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 86% of special education schools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall grade76 students3 students per teacher
Resurrection Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall grade74 students7 students per teacher
M.P.J. Academy of Excellence
Alternative school · Grades 9–12
One of 26 independent schools in Houston
Houston, TX
B-Overall grade72 students36 students per teacher
The Tenney School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
AOverall grade69 students6 students per teacher
Yellow School-MDPC
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade62 students31 students per teacher
Abiding Word Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 64% of Christian schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade61 students7 students per teacher
D.A.V. Montessori School
Other religious · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade59 students8 students per teacher
Shady Acres Christian School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 28% since 2011–12
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade59 students10 students per teacher
Northwood Montessori School
Montessori school · Kindergarten only
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Houston, TX
AOverall grade51 students5 students per teacher
Bay Area Montessori House
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade46 students12 students per teacher
Montessori Learning Institute
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2017–18
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade45 students8 students per teacher
Fusion Academy Hs1: Houston Galleria
Alternative school · Grades 7–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Houston
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade43 students2 students per teacher
Archway Academy
Alternative school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in Texas
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade42 students6 students per teacher
River Oaks Academy
Special education school · Grades 3–12
Smaller classes than 81% of special education schools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall grade38 students4 students per teacher
Brookhollow Christian Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of 37 preschools in Houston
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade37 students9 students per teacher
Cy Fair Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
One of 37 preschools in Houston
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade35 students9 students per teacher
The Harris School
Special education school · Grades 1–6
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade33 students6 students per teacher
Torah Girls Academy of Texas
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 96% of Jewish day schools nationwide
Houston, TX
AOverall gradeAll girls33 students2 students per teacher
Eternity Christian School
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–7
Smaller classes than 61% of Christian schools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall grade32 students7 students per teacher
Institute of Chinese Culture
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 62% of preschools in Texas
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade32 students4 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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