St. Francis Episcopal School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. Francis Episcopal School in Houon, TX, serves 875 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban setting on the Westside.
Founded in 1952, this Episcopal–affiliated school has a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1 with an average class size of 15 and a teaching faculty where 27 percent hold advanced degrees.
The school charges an annual tuition of $25,000, offers financial aid to 7 percent of udents, and has a 98 percent acceptance rate with rolling admissions available.
Francis Episcopal provides seven Advanced Placement (AP) courses and operates a formal dress code for all udents.
As a member of multiple independent school associations, the school supports academic and community engagement across elementary and secondary grade levels.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 875 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Francis Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Francis Episcopal School
Pre-K	179
Kind	63
1	67
2	67
3	70
4	67
5	51
6	67
7	86
8	60
9	32
10	28
11	22
12	16

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Year Founded

1952

Summer School Offered

Yes

Campus Size

39 acres

School Motto

Stepping forward to learn and serve.

Student Body

Total Students

875 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

74 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

27%

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Varies by division

Number of AP Courses

7 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Pre-AP EnglishPre-AP Math

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 15 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition costs vary by grade level. For more information, please visit our website at www.StFrancisHouston.org.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Summer programs costs vary by activity. For more information, please visit our website at www.StFrancisHouston.org.

% on Financial Aid

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jennifer Glover

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

School Mascot

Wolves

School Notes

Founded in 1952 as a parish school of St. Francis Episcopal Church, St. Francis Episcopal School is an independent, college-preparatory school serving boys and girls from 2 years old through high school. During their time here, students discover and cultivate their particular talents and interests, developing the confidence, self-awareness, and enthusiasm to succeed in all their endeavors. As a community, we strive to grow intellectually and personally so that we may better serve the wider world. Because we believe our education is not for us alone, we design every lesson, project, and experience to help us all grow as people for others: thinkers, makers, and citizens who live our learning and our faith.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St. Francis Episcopal School?

The acceptance rate of St. Francis Episcopal School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does St. Francis Episcopal School offer?

St. Francis Episcopal School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. St. Francis Episcopal School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Texas for most sports offered.

What is St. Francis Episcopal School's ranking?

St. Francis Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Francis Episcopal School?

The application deadline for St. Francis Episcopal School is Dec. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is St. Francis Episcopal School located?

St. Francis Episcopal School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 25 other private schools located in Westside.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

HOLIDAY - Fall Break (No School)

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

HOLIDAY- Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

HOLIDAY- Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

HOLIDAY- Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

HOLIDAY- Thanksgiving Break

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,542 for elementary schools and $22,246 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Houston, TX is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).