First Umc–The School For Little Children in Sugar Land, TX serves 283 students in kindergarten through first grade within a city community setting.
Founded in 1969, the co–educational school offers early childhood and day care programs with a Methodist religious affiliation.
The school holds membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children and represents 16.7% students of color.
As an early childhood private school in Sugar Land, it serves a notable student body size compared to nearby schools offering similar grade levels.
Total K–12 enrollment is 12, with tuition costs reflecting the local average for elementary private education in Sugar Land.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked TX School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
First Umc - The School For Little Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Year Founded
1969
Student Body
Total Students
283 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Helping Children Grow for More Than 50 Years
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Umc - The School For Little Children's ranking?
First Umc - The School For Little Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for First Umc - The School For Little Children?
The application deadline for First Umc - The School For Little Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to First Umc - The School For Little Children is Fort Bend Christian Academy High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Fort Bend Christian Academy Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Fort Bend Christian Academy Elementary School ![Fort Bend Christian Academy Elementary School Photo]( "Fort Bend Christian Academy Elementary School Photo")
(Christian)
1201 Lakeview Drive
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 263-9100
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 263-9100
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 324 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1250 Seventh Street
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 263-9175
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 263-9175
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 748 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Suite #111 9722 U.s. Highway 90a
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 491-0313
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 491-0313
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
Lakeview Montessori On The Hill
Montessori School
211 Wood St
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 494-2667
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 494-2667
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students
115 7th St
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(216) 269-7257
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(216) 269-7257
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Tuition listed
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