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St. Paul's School

5501 Main St Houston, TX 77004

Tel: (713) 528-6779

stpaulspreschool.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 237 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 237 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Methodist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Paul's School
Pre-K	223
Kind	14

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Student Body

Total Students

237 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

In 1986, St. Paul's School became the first school in Houston and among the first in the country to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) as meeting national standards of quality in early childhood education.
Accreditation has been maintained each year since 1986.
On July 31, 2007, St. Paul's School was granted accreditation status under the new program standards and criteria, once again being one of the first schools in the Houston area to achieve this recognition.
St. Paul's School is also licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and is inspected annually by the City of Houston Fire Department.
St. Paul's School teachers and staff are special people.
The goal of every staff member is to help each child grow in a well-rounded way: socially, emotionally, spiritually, physically and intellectually.
Teachers carefully plan activities that allow children to express themselves, experience freedom of choice, and develop self-reliance and spontaneity.

In 1986, St. Paul's School became the first school in Houston and among the first in the country to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) as meeting national standards of quality in early childhood education. Accreditation has been maintained each year since 1986. On July 31, 2007, St. Paul's School was granted accreditation status under the new program standards and criteria, once again being one of the first schools in the Houston area to achieve this recognition. St. Paul's School is also licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and is inspected annually by the City of Houston Fire Department. St. Paul's School teachers and staff are special people. The goal of every staff member is to help each child grow in a well-rounded way: socially, emotionally, spiritually, physically and intellectually. Teachers carefully plan activities that allow children to express themselves, experience freedom of choice, and develop self-reliance and spontaneity.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Paul's School?

The application deadline for St. Paul's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Paul's School located?

St. Paul's School is located in the Houston Museum District neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other private schools located in Houston Museum District.

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