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School Of The Woods

1321 Wirt Rd Houston, TX 77055

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

School Of The Woods ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Motto
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

Student Body

Total Students
587 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

School Mascot
Wildcat

School Notes

  • School of the Woods is a community of life-long learners that integrates Montessori education with contemporary methods and materials to foster competent, self-motivated, morally aware, personally and socially responsible people.
  • School of the Woods develops life-long learners.
  • Children experience success as they flourish in surroundings of respect and concern.
  • The staff of certified Montessori teachers respects each child's uniqueness and plans the progress of each student in accordance with the needs, interest and abilities of the student.
  • Individual readiness determines the introduction of new materials, and the teacher serves as a resource, guide and helper as he/she sensitively interacts in the child's adventure toward life-long learning.
  • School of the Woods, an American Montessori Society affiliate, integrates contemporary materials and methods with Montessori education in the classroom environment.
  • A rich variety of "hands on" activities in the early childhood years enhances the growth of each child.
  • The elementary, upper elementary and middle school classes extend experiences at each successive level and offer truly unique programs of interdisciplinary learning and real-life applications.
  • School of the Woods is a community of life-long learners that integrates Montessori education with contemporary methods and materials to foster competent, self-motivated, morally aware, personally and socially responsible people. School of the Woods develops life-long learners. Children experience success as they flourish in surroundings of respect and concern. The staff of certified Montessori teachers respects each child's uniqueness and plans the progress of each student in accordance with the needs, interest and abilities of the student. Individual readiness determines the introduction of new materials, and the teacher serves as a resource, guide and helper as he/she sensitively interacts in the child's adventure toward life-long learning. School of the Woods, an American Montessori Society affiliate, integrates contemporary materials and methods with Montessori education in the classroom environment. A rich variety of "hands on" activities in the early childhood years enhances the growth of each child. The elementary, upper elementary and middle school classes extend experiences at each successive level and offer truly unique programs of interdisciplinary learning and real-life applications.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School Of The Woods's ranking?
School Of The Woods ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for School Of The Woods?
The application deadline for School Of The Woods is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is School Of The Woods located?
School Of The Woods is located in the Northwest Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other private schools located in Northwest Houston.

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The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,178 for elementary schools and $22,101 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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