Rainard School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of independent schools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall grade32 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 School for Young Children
Special education school · Kindergarten only
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Houston, TX
AOverall grade32 students5 students per teacher
Central Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 84% of Christian schools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall grade30 students6 students per teacher
Creative Corner
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–1
One of 37 preschools in Houston
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade30 students19 students per teacher
Grand Oak Academy
Special education school · Ungraded
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade30 students6 students per teacher
Armand Bayou Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 88% of Montessori schools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall grade29 students3 students per teacher
Lakewood Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 60% of preschools in Texas
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade29 students5 students per teacher
Pines Presbyterian Preschool
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade27 students14 students per teacher
The Hub Houston
Special education school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 69% of special education schools nationwide
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade25 students4 students per teacher
Kings Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 66% of Christian schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade24 students7 students per teacher
Sherwood Forest Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 64% of preschools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall grade24 students4 students per teacher
Al Nur School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–6
The smallest classes of any private school in Houston
Houston, TX
21 students3 students per teacher
King's Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 89% of Christian schools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall grade21 students4 students per teacher
Caroline School/Easter Seals Childrens Therapy
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–1
Smaller classes than 75% of special education schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade19 students4 students per teacher
Primrose School
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
One of 37 preschools in Houston
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade18 students18 students per teacher
Westlake Child Development Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 94% of preschools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall grade18 students1 students per teacher
Molo Bilingual Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 97% of Montessori schools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall grade17 students1 students per teacher
Montessori School Downtown
Montessori school · Grades K–2
One of 15 Montessori schools in Houston
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade17 students9 students per teacher
Made Houston
Alternative school · Grades 3–8
Smaller classes than 94% of independent schools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall grade16 students3 students per teacher
Mariner Montessori
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade16 students5 students per teacher
Heritage Preparatory School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of Christian schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade15 students4 students per teacher
Kids R Kids #35 TX Lakeshore
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of 37 preschools in Houston
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade15 students15 students per teacher
Peaceful Beginnings Montessori Academy
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade15 students5 students per teacher
Cathedral House Episcipol School
Episcopal · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–K
One of 37 preschools in Houston
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade13 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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