The Post Oak School Photo - Middle School (D.C. trip)

Best Bellaire Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,887 students in Bellaire, TX (there are 4 public schools, serving 5,841 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Bellaire, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Bellaire, TX include Congregation Brith Shalom, The Post Oak School, and Goldberg Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 48%, which is lower than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
86% of private schools in Bellaire, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Bellaire Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Congregation Brith Shalom
(Jewish)
4610 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 667-1616
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students
Episcopal High School
Episcopal High School Photo
(Episcopal)
4650 Bissonnet St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 512-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
Goldberg Montessori School
Goldberg Montessori School Photo
Montessori School (Jewish)
4610 Bellaire Blvd.
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 723-3856
Gr: NS-K | 80 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Post Oak School
The Post Oak School Photo - Middle School (D.C. trip)
Montessori School
(2)
4600 Bissonnet St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 661-6688
Gr: NS-12 | 484 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Lutheran Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
4600 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 664-3233
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Oak Brook Baptist
(Baptist)
5909 W Loop S Ste 394
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 780-7007
Gr: 3-12 | 103 students
Veritas Christian Academy
Veritas Christian Academy Photo - As your child begins to explore the world, you want them to discover their unique, God-given path with clarity and purpose. You're looking for a school that not only challenges them academically but also helps them discover the beauty, goodness, and truth that the Lord has woven into every part of life.
(Christian)
(16)
7000 Ferris Street
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 773-9605
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Bellaire)
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,887 Students
349,790 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
204 Teachers
32,404 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
47%
Average Class Size
19 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1251
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,392
$13,974
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$666
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,000
$5,116
Average Acceptance Rate
48%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$40 million
$43.09 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
90 Students
53,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
101 Students
15,813 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
892 Students
138,143 Students
% White Students
50%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
617 Students
112,501 Students
% of Others Students
35%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 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 Congregation Brith Shalom, The Post Oak School, and Goldberg Montessori School.
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 35% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
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 Baptist).

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