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This is a noncomprehensive list of private schools in The Woodlands area.
thespian society, campus ministry team, chess club, cheerleading, athletics Tuition: $7,850-$8,065 annually 12 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. 13 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 14 TheWoodlands Christian Academy 5800 Academy Way, The Woodlands 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 15 TheWoodlands Methodist School 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands (pre-K) 1915 Lake Front Circle, The Woodlands 281-882-8220 www.twmschool.org Grades: pre-K-7 (will add eighth grade in 2018-19 school year) Enrollment: 650 Extracurricular activities: music, Spanish, French, AP classes, volleyball, cross country, basketball, cheerleading, golf, track and field Tuition: Call for tuition pricing. 936-273-2555 www.twca.net Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 650
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8 Rosehill Christian School 19830 FM 2920, Tomball 281-351-8114
10 St. Anne Catholic School 1111 S. Cherry St., Tomball 281-351-0093 http://school.stanne-tomball.org
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. 7 Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy 9768 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 936-337-2000
www.rcseagles.org Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 435
Grades: pre-K-8 Enrollment: 350
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Extracurricular activities: baseball, football, basketball, volleyball, golf, track and field, 4H Club, drama, choir, band Tuition: Call for tuition pricing. 9 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
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 11 St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School 7901 Bay Branch Drive, The Woodlands 281-296-0300
www.legacypca.org Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 450
www.staopcs.org Grades: pre-K-8 Enrollment: 470
Extracurricular activities: foreign language, fine arts, athletics, music Tuition: $5,560-$9,990 annually
Extracurricular activities: quiz bowl, National Junior Honor Society, junior
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Texas has more than 1,400 accredited private schools, of whichmore than 850 are also nonprofits. To help parents choose the right school for their children, Laura Colangelo, executive director of the Texas Private Schools Association and a commissioner with the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission, offers a few tips and suggestions. WHAT QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A PRIVATE SCHOOL
Parents should figure out what type of school they are interested in, such as religious-based, Mon- tessori, Waldorf or college prep. Parents should research the mission of the school and make sure it aligns with what they want. They should ask about the tuition costs and fees as well as whether the school offers financial aid, as many do. Parents should ask what tests the school admin- isters. Most private schools do not administer the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, but may have students take some sort of norm-reference test that compares themwith other students of their age group nationally.
Parents should find out the school’s calendar, which may differ from area public school districts. Some schools may also go year-round with longer breaks. Parents should encourage the entire family to visit the school to get a feel for the atmosphere and to see if they can envision their children in that setting.
Other questions to consider: • Is the school accredited? • What is a typical day like?
• Howmuch homework do students have? • What are the extracurricular activities? • Howmuch time do students get to spend outdoors? • How are the teachers hired? • Are there any volunteer opportunities?
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