School Of The Woods (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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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:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	School Of The Woods
Pre-K	58
Kind	26
1	19
2	17
3	21
4	12
5	21
6	14
7	22
8	19
9	17
10	16
11	14
12	21
Ungraded	290

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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.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
State or regional independent school association

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)

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

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).

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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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