Private schools around The Woodlands area offer a variety of specialized instruction, from different religious affiliations to various types of curriculum. This is a noncomprehensive list of private schools in The Woodlands area, including several from bordering areas that serve The Woodlands area, such as Oak Ridge North, Magnolia and Tomball. Tuition prices are current except where noted.

The Woodlands

Cunae International School

Type: International Baccalaureate

Grades served: pre-K4-12


Extracurricular activities: robotics, chess, theater, soccer, cooking club, garden club, ping pong, game club, stop motion, movement and more

Enrollment: 110

Tuition: $14,500-$22,500 annuallyDiscovery School of Innovation

Type: traditional


Grades served: pre-K-8 (high school being added in 2027)

Extracurricular activities: robotics, coding, theater, sports, art, music, Mandarin Chinese, community service/leadership club, environmental science

Enrollment: 100

Tuition: $17,000 annually (pre-K-age 4); $18,500 annually (K-8)
  • 26206 Oak Ridge Drive, Spring (through May)
  • 28277 Sweetgum Road, Magnolia (beginning in August)
  • www.discoverysi.org
Discovery School of Innovation serves students from grades pre-K-8. (Courtesy Discovery School of Innovation)
Discovery School of Innovation serves students from grades pre-K-8. (Courtesy Discovery School of Innovation)
Fusion Academy The Woodlands


Type: nontraditional

Grades served: 5-12

Extracurricular activities: art and graphic design, music and recording arts, American Sign Language, yoga and more

Enrollment: 75-plus


Tuition: $35,000 annually (average)
Fusion Academy offers art, music and other programs among its extracurricular activities. (Courtesy Fusion Academy)
Fusion Academy offers art, music and other programs among its extracurricular activities. (Courtesy Fusion Academy)
The John Cooper School

Type: independent

Grades served: pre-K-12

Extracurricular activities: student council, Model United Nations, Interact, International Club, athletics, fine arts, robotics, academic clubs and more


Enrollment: 1,370

Tuition: $26,470-$32,710 annually
The John Cooper School offers a variety of extracurricular activities for students (Courtesy The John Cooper School)
The John Cooper School offers a variety of extracurricular activities for students (Courtesy The John Cooper School)
Paddington British Private School

Type: traditional

Grades served: 1 year old-fourth grade

Extracurricular activities: academic reinforcement, art, computer and robotics, music and movement, science, Spanish, yoga

Enrollment: 212

Tuition: call for informationTexas Autism Academy

Type: serves students with autism

Grades served: ages 4-20 (2026-27 school year)

Extracurricular activities: art, music therapy, therapy dog, physical education, Pathway to Independent program with Keyes Ingredients nonprofit kitchen, volunteering at Hand Me Up shop

Enrollment: 37

Tuition: $26,550 annuallyThe Woodlands Christian Academy

Type: religious-based

Grades served: pre-K-12

Religious orientation: Christian

Extracurricular activities: theatre, choir, band, visual arts, robotics, coding, worship team, student government, National Honor Society, academic clubs, service clubs, athletics, Spanish immersion

Enrollment: 905

Tuition: $24,750-$37,600 annually
The Woodlands Christian Academy has a number of academic and service clubs for students. (Courtesy The Woodlands Christian Academy)
The Woodlands Christian Academy has a number of academic and service clubs for students. (Courtesy The Woodlands Christian Academy)
The Woodlands Methodist School

Type: religious-based

Grades served: pre-K-8

Religious orientation: Christian

Extracurricular activities: athletics, arts, sports

Enrollment: 275

Tuition: $12,900-$20,450 annually
The Woodlands Methodist School offers arts and athletics programs. (Courtesy The Woodlands Methodist School)
The Woodlands Methodist School offers arts and athletics programs. (Courtesy The Woodlands Methodist School)
The Young Learners Academy

Type: private preschool academy

Grades served: infant-pre-K (Oak Ridge), 18 months-K (The Woodlands)

Extracurricular activities: after-school programs through age 12, summer camp

Enrollment: varies

Tuition: available upon request
  • The Woodlands Young Learners Academy, 1500 Woodstead Court, The Woodlands; Oak Ridge Young Learners Academy, 25511 Richard Road, Spring
  • www.theyounglearners.com
The Young Learners Academy has locations in Oak Ridge North and in The Woodlands. (Courtesy Young Learners Academy)
The Young Learners Academy has locations in Oak Ridge North and in The Woodlands. (Courtesy Young Learners Academy)
Oak Ridge North

All Nations Community School

Type: International Baccalaureate

Grades served: K-12

Religious orientation: Christian

Extracurricular activities: robotics, music, theater, chess, soccer, student council, athletics, yearbook, debate, dual immersion Spanish

Enrollment: 80

Tuition: $13,000-$16,000 annuallyConcordia Lutheran High School

Type: religious-based

Grades served: 9-12

Religious orientation: Lutheran

Extracurricular activities: FFA, archery, art, athletics, band, theater, and Youth Commission International

Enrollment: 565

Tuition: $21,500 annuallyGreat Oak School

Type: Waldorf

Grades served: pre-K-8

Extracurricular activities: arts and music are integrated into our curriculum at all ages/grade levels

Enrollment: 150

Tuition: $11,000-$17,000 annuallySt. Anne Catholic School

Type: religious-based

Grades served: pre-K through eighth grade

Religious orientation: Catholic

Extracurricular activities: athletics, performing and visual arts, robotics, chess, cheerleading, NJHS, Student Council

Enrollment: 355

Tuition: $8,800 annually