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Southampton Montessori School

5012 Morningside Dr
Houston, TX 77005

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Southampton Montessori School in Houston, TX, serves 495 students in pre–kindergarten through grade 5 within a nonsectarian Montessori program located in a large city community.

Founded in 1905, the school has a long history and operates on a 50–acre campus in the University Place neighborhood.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 27 teachers supporting its early childhood and elementary education programs.

Annual tuition for this Houston Montessori school is $25,000, which is above the area's average elementary private school tuition rate.

Southampton Montessori School is a member of the American Montessori Society and serves a racially diverse student body with 19% students of color.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TX School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 495 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Southampton Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students

495 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 41%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: Verified school update

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What is Southampton Montessori School's ranking?

Southampton Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Southampton Montessori School?

The application deadline for Southampton Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Southampton Montessori School located?

Southampton Montessori School is located in the University Place neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other private schools located in University Place.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TX School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 495 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,811 for elementary schools and $22,021 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Houston, TX is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).