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Bellaire Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,887 students in Bellaire, TX, 24% of all K-12 students in Bellaire, TX are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
86% of private schools in Bellaire, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,887
  • Average Tuition: $36,588
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 17%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 38%
  • View Bellaire, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,887
  • Average Tuition: $36,588
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 17%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 38%
  • View Bellaire, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Bellaire Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Congregation Brith Shalom
Congregation Brith Shalom
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students
Jewish
4610 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 667-1616
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Episcopal High School Photo
Episcopal High School
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 29
Episcopal
4650 Bissonnet St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 512-3400
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The Post Oak School Photo
The Post Oak School
Gr: NS-12 | 484 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
Montessori School
4600 Bissonnet St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 661-6688
(2)
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Map of Faith Lutheran Day School
Faith Lutheran Day School
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
4600 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 664-3233
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Goldberg Montessori School Photo
Goldberg Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 80 students
Montessori School (Jewish)
4610 Bellaire Blvd.
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 723-3856
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Map of Oak Brook Baptist
Oak Brook Baptist
Gr: 3-12 | 103 students
Baptist
5909 W Loop S Ste 394
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 780-7007
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Veritas Christian Academy Photo
Veritas Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
7000 Ferris Street
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 773-9605
(16)
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Bellaire, TX Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,887
Students
$36,588
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bellaire)
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,103 Schools
# Students
1,887 Students
349,926 Students
% Students of Color
38%
42%
0.63
0.71
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
79 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
90 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
101 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
892 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
50%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
617 Students
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
35%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
204 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
48%
Average Class Size
19 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1251
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,588
$12,796
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$667
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,000
$5,593
Average Endowment Size
$35 million
$17.58 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bellaire, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Bellaire, TX include The Post Oak School, Episcopal High School, and Congregation Brith Shalom.
How many private schools are located in Bellaire?
7 private schools are located in Bellaire.
How diverse are private schools in Bellaire?
Bellaire private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Bellaire go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Bellaire are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bellaire?
86% of private schools in Bellaire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Episcopal).

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