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