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St. Stephen's Episcopal School

Episcopal · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–8

Houston, TX

1800 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77098

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 85% of Montessori schools in Texas
  • Serving families in Houston since at least 2011

In Houston, Texas, St. Stephen's Episcopal School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 85 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Montessori elementary schools in Texas. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 174 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
85
Teachers
25.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 42 girls, 43 boys
Religious affiliation
Episcopal
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
174 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 85% of Montessori elementary schools in Texas (3 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 79% of Montessori elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 95 Montessori elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    154’11–12140’13–14131’15–16123’17–1867’21–2285’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K90
    K15
    110
    212
    310
    49
    58
    68
    710
    83

    Student body

    White53%
    Hispanic or Latino22%
    Two or more races18%
    Black7%

    Member of

    • National Association of Episcopal Schools
    • American Montessori Society

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Stephen's Episcopal School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about St. Stephen's Episcopal School

    What grades does St. Stephen's Episcopal School serve?

    St. Stephen's Episcopal School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Stephen's Episcopal School?

    About 85 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Stephen's Episcopal School?

    Call the 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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