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Top 20 Best Houston Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 292 private schools serving 58,635 students in Houston, TX (there are 764 public schools, serving 545,217 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Houston, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Houston, TX include LIH- Lycée International de Houston, Cypress Christian School, and Second Baptist School.
The average tuition cost is $20,200, which is higher than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $13,995.
49% of private schools in Houston, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Houston Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
LIH- Lycée International de Houston
LIH- Lycée International de Houston Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(843)
15950 Park Row
Houston, TX 77084
(832) 474-1013
Grades: NS-12
| 588 students
Memorial Private School (6th - 12th)
Memorial Private School (6th - 12th) Photo - Low Stress. High Outcomes. Students have many opportunities to improve leadership and public speaking skills in our small low-stress learning environment at Memorial Private School.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(9)
14333 Fern Drive
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 759-2288
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Second Baptist School
Second Baptist School Photo - Class of 2024 celebrates their graduation from Second Baptist School!
(Baptist)
6410 Woodway Dr
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 365-2314
Grades: PK-12
| 1,188 students
Westbury Christian School
Westbury Christian School Photo - Class of 2023 Graduation
(Church of Christ)
(21)
10420 Hillcroft St.
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 551-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 340 students
Fusion Academy Houston Galleria
Fusion Academy Houston Galleria Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
(1)
5065 Westheimer, Suite 840
Houston, TX 77056
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
The Gateway Academy
The Gateway Academy Photo
Special Education School
(6)
3721 Dacoma Street
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 659-7900
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Montessori Learning Institute
Montessori Learning Institute Photo - MLI Scholars
Montessori School
(3)
5812 Maple St
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-5600
Grades: NS-8
| 110 students
St. Jerome Catholic School
St. Jerome Catholic School Photo - All students, teachers, faculty and staff attend the annual Flag Ceremony. Held every September, the students are taught the importance of respecting our Flags, country and the men and women who fought for all of us.
(Catholic)
(2)
8825 Kempwood Dr
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 468-7946
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Al-hadi School Of Accelerative Learning
(Islamic)
(7)
2313 S. Voss Road
Houston, TX 77057
(832) 617-8363
Grades: PK-12
| 355 students
Annunciation Orthodox School
Annunciation Orthodox School Photo
(Greek Orthodox)
(5)
3600 Yoakum Blvd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 470-5600
Grades: NS-8
| 699 students
The Awty International School
The Awty International School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
7455 Awty School Ln
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 580-0579
Grades: PK-12
| 1,796 students
The Banff School
The Banff School Photo
(13)
13726 Cutten Rd
Houston, TX 77069
(832) 360-8238
Grades: PK-12
| 178 students
The Briarwood School
The Briarwood School Photo - The Briarwood School is the premier school for students with diagnosed learning differences, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and/or ADHD.
Special Education School
(1)
12207 Whittington Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 493-1070
Grades: K-12
| 349 students
Chapelwood School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
11140 Greenbay Street
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 465-4657
Grades: NS-PK
| 410 students
Christ The Redeemer Catholic School
(Catholic)
11511 Huffmeister Rd
Houston, TX 77065
(281) 469-8440
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Corpus Christi Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
4005 Cheena Dr
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 664-3351
Grades: NS-8
| 150 students
Creative Connections Chldrns C
Daycare / Preschool
9302 Wilcrest Dr
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 568-1121
Grades: NS
| 39 students
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston Photo - Cristo Rey Jesuit offers a balance of academics, religion, clubs, sports and fellowship!
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6700 Mount Carmel St
Houston, TX 77087
(281) 501-1298
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
Cypress Christian School
Cypress Christian School Photo - 2021 TAPPS Division III State Champions
(Christian)
(2)
11123 Cypress N Houston Rd
Houston, TX 77065
(281) 469-7745
Grades: K-12
| 823 students
D.A.V. Montessori & Elementary School
14375 Schiller Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 759-3286
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Darul Arqam North
Darul Arqam North Photo - Mission Statement
(Islamic)
11815 Adel Rd
Houston, TX 77067
(281) 583-1984
Grades: PK-12
| 300 students
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is Houston's only all-girls' Catholic school offering Pre-K3 through 12th-grade education.
All-girls (Catholic)
(5)
10202 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 468-8211
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
The Emery/weiner Center For Jewish Education
(Jewish)
9825 Stella Link Rd
Houston, TX 77025
(832) 204-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 557 students
The Emery/Weiner School
The Emery/Weiner School Photo - A number of students participate in arts programs at Emery/Weiner. Extracurricular opportunities in the arts include theater, dance, choir, band, and studio art offerings.
(Jewish)
9825 Stella Link Rd
Houston, TX 77025
(832) 204-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 604 students
Family Christian Academy
(Christian)
14718 Woodford Dr
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 455-4483
Grades: PK-12
| 326 students
The Fay School
The Fay School Photo - Fay school students engaging in creative arts
105 N Post Oak Lane
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 681-8300
Grades: NS-5
| 288 students
First Baptist Academy
First Baptist Academy Photo - CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | Learning and life that is undertaken separate and apart from the Lord ultimately lacks purpose and meaning. FBA teaches the Truth so our children can discern between truth/lies and good/evil.
(Baptist)
7450 Memorial Woods Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 290-2500
Grades: NS-8
| 518 students
First Steps Montessori School
Montessori School (Episcopal)
2450 River Oaks Blvd
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 354-2267
Grades: PK-K
| 104 students
Grace School
Grace School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(28)
10219 Ella Lee
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 781-4990
Grades: NS-8
| 508 students
The Greenwood Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12135 Mighty Oak Dr
Houston, TX 77066
(281) 444-8747
Grades: PK-K
| 61 students
Holy Ghost Catholic School
(Catholic)
6920 Chimney Rock Rd
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 305-9514
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Holy Spirit Episcopal School
Holy Spirit Episcopal School Photo - Holy Spirit Episcopal School has over 60 years of experience in private preparatory education.
(Episcopal)
(3)
12535 Perthshire Rd
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 468-5138
Grades: NS-8
| 448 students
Houston Christian High School
Houston Christian High School Photo - The "Passport to Lead" program's vision is to inspire young people to lead by uniting faith, intellect and gifts to reach their greatest promise. We teach our students to take the lead to influence people to achieve a common goal and, through this process, honor God. In addition, leadership topics are integrated in the curriculum of every course taught at HC.
(Christian)
(1)
2700 W Sam Houston Parkway N
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 580-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 540 students
Hua Xia Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
5925 Sovereign Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(832) 235-6675
Grades: 1-12
| 3,000 students
Ilm Academy
Ilm Academy Photo - Our summer Eastern Seaboard Trip with ILM Academy's 2022 8th Grade graduates and previous alumni.
(Islamic)
1209 Conrad Sauer Dr
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 464-4720
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
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Houston, Texas Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Alexander-smith Academy (Closed 2023)
10255 Richmond Ave #100
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 266-0920
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
All God's Children Daycare (Closed)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
13833 Stancliff St
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-1350
Grades: K-4
| 26 students
Baptist Temple School (Closed 2006)
(Baptist)
230 W 20th Street
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 864-0154
Grades: PK-8
| 103 students
Bethany Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
522 Lindale Street
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 695-0236
Grades: PK-5
| 84 students
Champions Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2105 & 2113 Cypress Landing Dr
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 440-1155
Grades: PK-K
| 83 students
Christ The Lord Lutheran Elementary School (Closed 2010)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4410 S Kirkwood Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-2634
Grades: NS-8
| 55 students
Greater Houston Adventist School (Closed 2000)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3911 Campbell Rd., Ho
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 934-8646
Grades: PK-9
| 56 students
Holy Name Catholic School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1912 Marion Street
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 227-9529
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
Holy Trinity Episcopal School Of Greater Houston (Closed 2024)
(Episcopal)
11810 Lockwood Road
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 459-4323
Grades: PK-5
| 38 students
Light Christian Academy (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
11249 Crown Park Dr
Houston, TX 77067
(281) 876-5360
Grades: K-2
| 62 students
Melrose Baptist School (Closed 2000)
(Baptist)
8902 Irvington
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 694-6710
Grades: PK-3
| 36 students
Memorial Christian Academy (Closed 2017)
(Christian)
1315 S Dairy Ashford St
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 493-3700
Grades: PK-1
| 17 students
Montessori Learning Cottage (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
8644 Beverlyhill St
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 977-6496
Grades: PK-1
| 60 students
Montessori Morning Glory School (Closed 2023)
Montessori School
737 Bunker Hill Rd
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 932-0126
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
Mrs Wagner's School (Closed 2010)
4703 Mcdermed Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-4464
Grades: K-4
| 35 students
Nassau Bay Christian Academy (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
18131 Nassau Bay Drive
Houston, TX 77058
(281) 335-0432
Grades: PK-K
| 32 students
New Heights Christian Academy (Closed 2018)
(Baptist)
1700 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 861-9101
Grades: K-12
| 118 students
Our Mother Of Mercy School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
2010 Benson Street
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 673-1862
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
Pathways Virtual Academy (Closed 2024)
957 NASA Pkwy #1043
Houston, TX 77058
(833) 817-2227
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Pilgrim Lutheran School (Closed 2019)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8601 Chimney Rock Rd
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 432-7082
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Queen Of Peace School (Closed 2024)
(Catholic)
2320 Oakcliff St
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 921-1558
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
Right Way Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
(Church of God)
661 Aldine Mail Rd
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 448-7650
Grades: 3-12
| 7 students
Rl Finney Christian Academey (Closed 2019)
(Christian)
11620 Cullen Blvd
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 733-4488
Grades: 3-8
| 9 students
St. Barnabas Day School (Closed 2000)
(Episcopal)
107 East Edgebrook
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 946-8058
Grades: PK-5
| 55 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School (Closed 2024)
(Catholic)
5100 Dabney St
Houston, TX 77026
(713) 674-1966
Grades: PK-8
| 71 students
St. Philip Neri Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
10950 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 733-2343
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
South Shaver Baptist School (Closed 2006)
(Baptist)
5300 South Shaver Street
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 946-6011
Grades: PK-12
| 141 students
Southwest Christian Academy (Closed 2011)
(Christian)
7400 Eldridge Pkwy
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 561-7400
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
Temple Oaks Baptist School (Closed 2000)
(Baptist)
2101 W 34th St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 686-9393
Grades: PK-5
| 49 students
Time Of Celebration Christian Academy (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10355 Mills Rd
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 640-4006
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
Tower Christian Academy (Closed 2000)
(Church of God)
14400 Northwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 460-9558
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
United Christian School (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
2600 South Loop West
Houston, TX 77052
(713) 922-5606
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Walnut Bend KinderCare (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
2625 Walnut Bend Ln.
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 784-5000
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Wesley Academy (Closed 2023)
(Christian)
10570 Westpark Drive
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 266-3341
Grades: NS-8
| 135 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Houston, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Houston, TX include LIH- Lycée International de Houston, Cypress Christian School, and Second Baptist School.
How many private schools are located in Houston?
292 private schools are located in Houston.
How much do private schools cost in Houston?
The average tuition cost is $20,200, which is higher than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $13,995.
How diverse are private schools in Houston?
Houston private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Houston go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Houston are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Houston?
49% of private schools in Houston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Houston are often viewed compared to one another?

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