Editor's note: Great Oak School will add grade 8 in 2019-20. This guide has been updated to include The Woodlands Methodist School. Parents who choose to not send their children to a public school have a variety of other education options in the Tomball and Magnolia area. This guide includes a list of private school options as well as information to help parents make the best decision for their children.
Religious-based These schools are associated with a particular religion and may require families to also practice that religion. Catholic schools, for example, will typically include chapel services and prayer into the curriculum, which may follow different standards based on accreditation. 1. Central Baptist Academy Grades served: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 58 Tuition: Call for tuition pricing Extracurricular activities: drama 37135 FM 1774, Magnolia 281-356-2861 www.cbamagnolia.com 2. Concordia Lutheran School Grades served: 9-12 Enrollment: 580 Tuition: $13,380-$14,340 per year Extracurricular activities: athletics; fine arts; Future Farmers of America; shotgun, fishing and archery teams; multimedia production; National Honor Society; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; chemistry, engineering and computer science clubs; Future Medical Practitioners of America; academic, speech and debate team 700 E. Main St., Tomball 281-351-2547 www.clhs-tx.org 3. Cypress Christian School Grades served: K-12 Enrollment: 654 Tuition: $11,300-$16,800 per year Extracurricular activities: elementary and high school athletics, AP Capstone School, art, photography, broadcast journalism, robotics, choir, digital media, drama, drumline, music theory, engineering, STEM lab 11123 Cypress N. Houston Road, Houston 281-469-8829 www.cypresschristian.org 4. Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy Grades served: K-12 Enrollment: 450 Tuition: $5,560-$9,990 annually Extracurricular activities: foreign language, fine arts, athletics, praise band 9768 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 936-337-2000 www.legacypca.org 5. Rosehill Christian School Grades served: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 435 Tuition: Call for tuition pricing Extracurricular activities: athletics, 4H Club, drama, choir, band 19830 FM 2920, Tomball 281-351-8114 www.rcseagles.org 6. Salem Lutheran School Grades served: early childhood, pre-K-8 Enrollment: 400 (K-8) Tuition: $10,500 per year Extracurricular activities: art, music, chess, athletics 22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball 281-351-8223 www.salemlutheran.com 7. St. Anne Catholic School Grades served: pre-K-8 Enrollment: 350 Tuition: $6,975 per year Extracurricular activities: Lego team, technology team, athletics, music, art, Spanish 1111 S. Cherry St., Tomball 281-351-0093 www.stanne-tomball.org 8. Step by Step Christian School Grades served: infant-grade 8 Enrollment: 200-220 Tuition: Call for tuition pricing Extracurricular activities: basketball, soccer, ballet, drama 1119 S. Cherry St., Tomball 281-351-2888 www.stepbystepchristianschool.org 9. The Woodlands Christian Academy Grades served: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 650 Tuition: $14,000-$23,000 per year Extracurricular activities: athletics; science, math, Latin and art clubs 5800 Academy Way, The Woodlands 936-273-2555 www.twca.net 10. The Woodlands Methodist School Grades served: pre-K-8 Enrollment: 670 (early childhood-8) Tuition: $3,330-$12,700 per year Extracurricular activities: athletics, robotics, sewing, chess, tae kwon do, fine arts, Destination Imagination, foreign language, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, NJHS, Student Council, Student Ambassadors 1915 Lake Front Circle, The Woodlands 281-882-8212 www.twmschool.org 
Traditional These tuition-based schools may focus on more rigorous college-preparatory coursework and higher academic standards. 11. Center for Teaching & Learning Grades served: pre-K-9 Enrollment: 80 Tuition: $12,400-$13,600* annually Extracurricular activities: Nutty Scientists, CTL Yoga, Robotics Rule, Young Rembrandts, Paint & Bubbles, Sarah Kelly Music School, Dynamo Dash Soccer, field hockey, Spanish, PGA Golf, tennis, Karma’s Creations Dance A26131 Kuykendahl Road, Tomball 832-474-8214 www.centerforteachingandlearning.com *Tuition is for 2019-20 school year. 12. Extraordinary Education Center Grades served: K-12 Enrollment: less than 10 students per class in lower-level courses, up to 15 for upper-level courses Tuition: $400-$3,000 per year (a la carte enrollment) Extracurricular activities: Makerspace, fine arts, chess, robotics team, mock trial team, woodworking, archery, gardening, computer classes, martial arts Other information: The EEC is geared toward families who want to homeschool their children. Parents keep the responsibility of educating their children by choosing particular classes based on interest. 9522 Carraway Lane, Magnolia 281-652-5918 www.extraed.org 13. The John Cooper School Grades served: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 1,245 Tuition: $21,810-$26,950 per year Extracurricular activities: athletics; Interact Club; Habitat for Humanity; math, science, philosophy, forensics and culinary clubs 1 John Cooper Drive, The Woodlands 281-367-0900 www.johncooper.org 14. The Sherwood Academy Grades served: pre-K-6 Enrollment: 100 Tuition: $925 per month Extracurricular activities: martial arts, soccer 32810 Tamina Road, Magnolia 281-356-4970 www.thesherwoodacademy.com 15. The Woodlands Prep International School Grades served: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 215 Tuition: $17,950-$24,800 per year Extracurricular activities: athletics, NHS, production, Science NHS, karate, coding, chess, robotics, drawing 27440 Kuykendahl Road, Tomball 281-516-0600 www.woodlandsprep.org
Waldorf Known for integrating the arts into the curriculum, these schools also have a more hands-on approach to education that includes music, dance, theater and writing. 16. Great Oak School Grades served: early childhood-8 Enrollment: 100+ Tuition: $5,200-$12,400 per year Extracurricular activities: gardening, knitting, foreign languages, woodworking, art, music 715 Carrell St., Tomball 281-516-7296 www.greatoakschool.org Note: Great Oak School will add grade 8 for the 2019-20 school year.