First Christian School in Houston, TX, offers co–ed Montessori education for grades PK through 1 in a large city setting.
The school enrolls 131 students, including 9 in K–12 grades, with a student–teacher ratio of 66:1 supported by 2 teachers.
The student body is approximately 50 percent students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
First Christian School is affiliated with the Disciples of Christ denomination and operates in the urban Houston area.
Tuition and specific awards are not listed; nearby Houston private schools typically average $18,929 for elementary tuition.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
131 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First Christian School?
The application deadline for First Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to First Christian School is Xavier Educational Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Presbyterian School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Becker Early Childhood Center (0.1 miles away)
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Becker Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1500 Sunset Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 535-6400
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 535-6400
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1913 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 667-6698
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 667-6698
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 37 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1
40 Oakdale Street
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 520-0284
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 520-0284
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
5501 Main St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 528-6779
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 528-6779
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 237 students
The Joy School
Special Education School
1 Chelsea Blvd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 523-0660
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 523-0660
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
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3642 University Blvd Ste 101
Houston, TX 77005
(832) 533-2652
Houston, TX 77005
(832) 533-2652
2.1 miles
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Houston, TX 77019
(713) 850-0222
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 850-0222
2.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 2,306 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Houston, TX 77007
(713) 864-6348
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 864-6348
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
St. Peter Catholic High School
Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
6220 La Salette St
Houston, TX 77021
(346) 692-7800
Houston, TX 77021
(346) 692-7800
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
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(Episcopal)
4650 Bissonnet St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 512-3400
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 512-3400
3.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
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40 Oakdale Street
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 520-0284
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 520-0284
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Joy School
Special Education School
1 Chelsea Blvd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 523-0660
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 523-0660
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Southampton Montessori School
Montessori School
5012 Morningside Dr
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 526-7458
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 526-7458
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students
Montessori Country Day School
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5117 La Branch St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 520-0738
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 520-0738
1.1 miles
Gr: K-7 | 79 students
Pediatric Education And Creative Arts Program
Alternative School
1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 87
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 792-7681
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 792-7681
1.1 miles
Gr: K-1 | 2 students
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Miles
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Becker Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1500 Sunset Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 535-6400
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 535-6400
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Children's Hour Montessori ![Children's Hour Montessori Photo - we love story time!]( "Children's Hour Montessori Photo - we love story time!")
Daycare / Preschool
1913 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 667-6698
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 667-6698
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 37 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1
40 Oakdale Street
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 520-0284
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 520-0284
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
5501 Main St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 528-6779
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 528-6779
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 237 students
Crossing Borders Bilingual Academy
Special Program Emphasis
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Spring, TX 77380
(832) 808-2562
Spring, TX 77380
(832) 808-2562
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(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
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Houston, TX 77098
(713) 535-3780
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 535-3780
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(979) 779-2100
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 779-2100
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Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
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Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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(713) 942-1960
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
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(713) 942-1990
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