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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Southampton Montessori School 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 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.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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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