St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 144 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,800
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 19 / Jun. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School
Pre-K	26
Kind	29
1	21
2	15
3	22
4	19
5	12

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1929

School Calendar

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School Motto

We Are Family

Student Body

Total Students

144 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 19 / Jun. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,800

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Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

DanceGolf

Martial ArtsSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Mascot

Lions

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Book ClubChess Club

School Notes

The mission of St. Mary of the Purification Montessori School is to promote and nurture the optimum spiritual, intellectual, cultural and physical development of the children of St. Mary's School through a Catholic Montessori Education System according to Roman Catholic principles and in a collaborative partnership with parents.
St. Mary of the Purification Montessori School acknowledges that parents are the first educators of their children.
Faculty, staff, clergy and parents work together as a collaborative team to teach as Christ taught.
Our team creates a warm caring environment that, by example, teaches Christian principles.
We nurture and encourage the development of self-esteem and dignity in each child.
St. Mary's is a school that uses both traditional and the Montessori method to empower each child with Christian values, academic skills, and social principles to continue his/her educational endeavors and live a full Christian life.
Our aim is to graduate students who are well-versed in the Catholic faith, have a personal relationship with God, and are academically prepared to continue their education.

The mission of St. Mary of the Purification Montessori School is to promote and nurture the optimum spiritual, intellectual, cultural and physical development of the children of St. Mary's School through a Catholic Montessori Education System according to Roman Catholic principles and in a collaborative partnership with parents. St. Mary of the Purification Montessori School acknowledges that parents are the first educators of their children. Faculty, staff, clergy and parents work together as a collaborative team to teach as Christ taught. Our team creates a warm caring environment that, by example, teaches Christian principles. We nurture and encourage the development of self-esteem and dignity in each child. St. Mary's is a school that uses both traditional and the Montessori method to empower each child with Christian values, academic skills, and social principles to continue his/her educational endeavors and live a full Christian life. Our aim is to graduate students who are well-versed in the Catholic faith, have a personal relationship with God, and are academically prepared to continue their education.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School cost?

St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School's tuition is approximately $7,800 for private students.

What schools are St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School often compared to?

St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Wheeler Avenue Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School offer?

St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Golf, Martial Arts, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School's ranking?

St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School is Feb. 19 / Jun. 1.

In what neighborhood is St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School located?

St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 5 other private schools located in South Side.

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The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,057 for elementary schools and $22,086 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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