Parents who choose to not send their children to a public school have a variety of other education options in The Woodlands area. This guide includes a list of private school options as well as information to help parents make the best decision for their children.
Note: Tuition fees are from the 2017-18 school year and are subject to change. Registration for most area schools begins in January or February.
Montessori
These schools follow the Montessori method approach to education that is child-centered and typically includes a more hands-on curriculum.
Esprit International School 4266 Interfaith Way, The Woodlands 281-298-9200 www.espritinternationalschool.com Grades: Pre-K-12 Enrollment: 185 Extracurricular activities: basketball, flag football, cheerleading, cross country, soccer, drama and theater, art, music, school yearbook, camp trip, rock band, student council, National Honor Society Tuition: $9,000-$19,250 annually
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.
Central Baptist Academy 37135 FM 1774, Magnolia 281-356-2861 www.cbamagnolia.com Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 58 Extracurricular activities: drama club Tuition: Call for tuition pricing.
Christ Community School 1488 Wellman Road, Shenandoah 936-321-6300 www.christcommunityschool.org Grades: pre-K-7, mother’s day out (18 months-2 years) Enrollment: 130 Extracurricular activities: Spanish, art, music, physical education, STEM classes, library classes, weekly chapel, golf, tennis, soccer, cheerleading, volleyball, after-school care until 6 p.m. Tuition: Call for tuition pricing.
Concordia Lutheran High School 700 E. Main St., Tomball 281-351-2547 www.clhs-tx.org Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 580 Extracurricular activities: football, track, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, tennis, orchestra, band, agriculture program, choir, media classes Tuition: $14,340 annually
Cypress Christian School 11123 Cypress N. Houston Road, Houston 281-469-8829 https://www.cypresschristian.org Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 654 Extracurricular activities: elementary and high school athletics, AP Capstone School, art, photography, broadcast journalism, robotics, choir, digital media, drama, drumline, music theory, STEM lab Tuition: $11,300-$16,800 annually
Frassati Catholic High School 22151 Frassati Way, Spring 832-616-3217 www.frassaticatholic.org Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 281 Extracurricular activities: athletics, National Honor Society, Faith Life, Pier Giorgio Service Program, service projects by grade level, fine arts programs Tuition: Call for tuition pricing.
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy 9768 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 936-337-2000 www.legacypca.org Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 450 Extracurricular activities: foreign language, fine arts, athletics, music Tuition: $5,560-$9,990 annually
Rosehill Christian School 19830 FM 2920, Tomball 281-351-8114 www.rcseagles.org Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 435 Extracurricular activities: baseball, football, basketball, volleyball, golf, track and field, 4H Club, drama, choir, band Tuition: Call for tuition pricing.
Salem Lutheran School 22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball 281-351-8223 www.salemlutheran.com Grades: early childhood, pre-K-8 Enrollment: 400 Extracurricular activities: art, music, chess, football, cross country, soccer, football, golf, basketball, baseball, track Tuition: $10,500 annually
St. Anne Catholic School 1111 S. Cherry St., Tomball 281-351-0093 http://school.stanne-tomball.org Grades: pre-K-8 Enrollment: 350 Extracurricular activities: Lego team, tech team, volleyball, soccer, football, cross country, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, tennis, music, art, Spanish Tuition: $4,185-$6,975 annually
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School 7901 Bay Branch Drive, The Woodlands 281-296-0300 www.staopcs.org Grades: pre-K-8 Enrollment: 470 Extracurricular activities: quiz bowl, National Junior Honor Society, junior thespian society, campus ministry team, chess club, cheerleading, athletics Tuition: $7,850-$8,065 annually
Step By Step Christian School 1119 S. Cherry St., Tomball 281-351-2888 www.stepbystepchristianschool.org Grades: 6 weeks-eighth grade Enrollment: 200-220 Extracurricular activities: basketball, soccer, ballet, drama Tuition: Call for tuition pricing.
Wildwood Christian Academy 8911 FM 1488, Magnolia 832-934-0200 www.wildwood-umc.org/ministries/wca Grades: 18 months-pre-K Enrollment: 175 Extracurricular activities: soccer shots, tot basketball, half-pint chef, ballet, taekwondo Tuition: $2,700-$5,400 annually
The Woodlands Christian Academy 5800 Academy Way, The Woodlands 936-273-2555 www.twca.net Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 650 Extracurricular activities: football; basketball; baseball; soccer; tennis; swimming; track and field; after-school clubs for science, math, Latin, art Tuition: $14,000-$23,000 annually
The Woodlands Methodist School 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands 281-882-8220 www.twmschool.org Grades: 18 months-8th grade Enrollment: 650 Extracurricular activities: music, Spanish, French, AP classes, volleyball, cross country, basketball, cheerleading, golf, track and field Tuition: $3,100-$12,700
Traditional
These tuition-based schools may focus on more rigorous college-preparatory coursework and higher academic standards.
Center for Teaching & Learning 26131 Kuykendahl Road, Tomball 832-474-8214 www.centerforteachingandlearning.com Grades: pre-K-9 Enrollment: 80 Extracurricular activities: Nutty Scientists, Robotics Rule, Young Rembrandts, Paint & Bubbles, music, soccer, field hockey, Spanish, golf, tennis Tuition: $12,400-$13,600 annually
Cunae International School 5655 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands 281-516-3770 www.doortomyschool.com Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 100 Extracurricular activities: international baccalaureate program, internationalism, entrepreneurship, eco-culture, ingenuity Tuition: $9,000-$22,000 annually
Extraordinary Education Center 9522 Carraway Lane, Magnolia 281-652-5918 www.extraed.org Grades: K-12 Enrollment: less than 10 students per class in lower-level courses, up to 15 for upper-level courses Extracurricular activities: Makerspace, fine arts, chess, robotics team, mock trial team, woodworking, archery, gardening, computer classes, martial arts Tuition: $400-$3,000 per year Other information: The EEC is geared toward families who want to homeschool their children.
The John Cooper School 1 John Cooper Drive, The Woodlands 281-367-0900 www.johncooper.org Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 1,245 Extracurricular activities: athletics, Habitat for Humanity, math club, science club, forensics club, culinary club Tuition: $21,810-$26,950 annually
The Woodlands Prep International School 27440 Kuykendahl Road, Tomball 281-516-0600 www.woodlandsprep.org Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 215 Extracurricular activities: athletics, National Honor Society, Science NHS, karate, coding, chess, soccer, robotics Tuition: $17,950-$24,800 annually
Xavier Academy The Woodlands 25162 Grogans Park Drive, The Woodlands 713-389-5545 www.xaviereducationalacademy.com Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 10 Extracurricular activities: music, art, dance, foreign languages Tuition: Call for tuition pricing.
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.
Great Oak School 715 Carrell St., Tomball 281-516-7296 www.greatoakschool.org Grades: early childhood-8 Enrollment: 100+ Extracurricular activities: gardening, foreign languages, woodworking, art, music Tuition: $5,200-$12,400 annually
