St. Francis Episcopal School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

335 Piney Point Road
Houston, TX 77024

St. Francis Episcopal School in Houon, TX, serves 875 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban setting on the Westside.

Founded in 1952, this Episcopal–affiliated school has a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1 with an average class size of 15 and a teaching faculty where 27 percent hold advanced degrees.

The school charges an annual tuition of $25,000, offers financial aid to 7 percent of udents, and has a 98 percent acceptance rate with rolling admissions available.

Francis Episcopal provides seven Advanced Placement (AP) courses and operates a formal dress code for all udents.

As a member of multiple independent school associations, the school supports academic and community engagement across elementary and secondary grade levels.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 875 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Francis Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS)

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1952

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

39 acres

Student Body

Total Students

875 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 41%

Students by Grade

St. Francis Episcopal School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

74 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

27%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

7 courses

List of Courses Offered

AP/Advanced Courses

Pre-AP EnglishPre-AP Math

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Varies by division

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Tuition costs vary by grade level. For more information, please visit our website at www.StFrancisHouston.org.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Summer programs costs vary by activity. For more information, please visit our website at www.StFrancisHouston.org.

% on Financial Aid

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jennifer Glover

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

School Notes

School Motto: Stepping forward to learn and serve.
School Mascot: Wolves

Founded in 1952 as a parish school of St. Francis Episcopal Church, St. Francis Episcopal School is an independent, college-preparatory school serving boys and girls from 2 years old through high school. During their time here, students discover and cultivate their particular talents and interests, developing the confidence, self-awareness, and enthusiasm to succeed in all their endeavors. As a community, we strive to grow intellectually and personally so that we may better serve the wider world. Because we believe our education is not for us alone, we design every lesson, project, and experience to help us all grow as people for others: thinkers, makers, and citizens who live our learning and our faith.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Francis Episcopal School cost?

St. Francis Episcopal School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Francis Episcopal School?

The acceptance rate of St. Francis Episcopal School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does St. Francis Episcopal School offer?

St. Francis Episcopal School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. St. Francis Episcopal School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Texas for most sports offered.

What is St. Francis Episcopal School's ranking?

St. Francis Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Francis Episcopal School?

The application deadline for St. Francis Episcopal School is Dec. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is St. Francis Episcopal School located?

St. Francis Episcopal School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 25 other private schools located in Westside.