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Best South Side 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 532 students in the neighborhood of South Side, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked private schools in South Side include St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School, St. Peter Catholic High School, and Wheeler Avenue Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
83% of private schools in South Side are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked South Side 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School
(Catholic)
3002 Rosedale St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 522-9276
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Peter Catholic High School
Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
6220 La Salette St
Houston, TX 77021
(346) 692-7800
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Wheeler Avenue Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3810 Ruth St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 579-2792
Gr: K-5 | 32 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James School
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
(1)
3129 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 521-9884
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
University Park Academy
5830 Van Fleet St
Houston, TX 77033
(713) 641-0116
Gr: 10-12 | 29 students Tuition listed
Yellowstone Academy
(Christian)
3000 Trulley St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 741-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Houston, TX include St. Mary Of The Purification Catholic School, St. Peter Catholic High School, and Wheeler Avenue Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Houston?
6 private schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Houston.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Houston?
the neighborhood of South Side, Houston private schools are approximately 98% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of South Side, Houston?
83% of private schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Houston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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