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Southampton Montessori School

5012 Morningside Dr
Houston, TX 77005
Southampton Montessori School in Houston, TX, serves 495 students in pre鈥搆indergarten through grade 5 within a nonsectarian Montessori program located in a large city community.
Founded in 1905, the school has a long history and operates on a 50鈥揳cre campus in the University Place neighborhood.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1 with 27 teachers supporting its early childhood and elementary education programs.
Annual tuition for this Houston Montessori school is $25,000, which is above the area's average elementary private school tuition rate.
Southampton Montessori School is a member of the American Montessori Society and serves a racially diverse student body with 19% students of color.

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Top Rankings

Southampton Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students
495 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southampton Montessori School's ranking?
Southampton Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Southampton Montessori School?
The application deadline for Southampton Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Southampton Montessori School located?
Southampton Montessori School is located in the University Place neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other private schools located in University Place.

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The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,811 for elementary schools and $22,021 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Houston, TX is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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