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St. Thomas Episcopal School

Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12

Houston, TX

4900 Jackwood St, Houston, TX 77096

Overall grade: A+

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

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

St. Thomas Episcopal School is a Episcopal private school in Houston, Texas, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 563 students and around 11 students per teacher. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 167 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–12
Students
563
Teachers
52 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 281 girls, 282 boys
Religious affiliation
Episcopal
School day
About 8 hours
School year
167 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 87% of Christian schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 267 Christian schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    620’11–12604’13–14666’15–16602’17–18565’19–20563’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K81
    K24
    129
    236
    329
    426
    554
    656
    764
    858
    945
    1045
    1150
    1247

    Student body

    White37%
    Asian24%
    Black11%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    American Indian or Alaska Native8%
    Two or more races7%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Member of

    • National Association of Episcopal Schools
    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Thomas 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. Thomas Episcopal School

    What grades does St. Thomas Episcopal School serve?

    St. Thomas Episcopal School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend St. Thomas Episcopal School?

    About 563 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Thomas 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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