Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Southern Preparatory Academy
About the School
- Located in Missouri City, TX, Southern Preparatory Academy enrolls 70 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, city–based early childhood program.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, supported by 8 teachers serving its total enrollment.
- Southern Preparatory Academy serves a diverse student body, with 100% of students identified as students of color, ranking in the top 20% for diversity among Texas private schools.
- The academy offers co–educational early childhood care and education in the Fort Bend Houston neighborhood.
- As a city–based program in Missouri City, the school provides early learning opportunities without religious affiliation or membership in private school associations.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Southern Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 42%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Southern Preparatory Academy?
The application deadline for Southern Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Southern Preparatory Academy located?
Southern Preparatory Academy is located in the Fort Bend Houston neighborhood of Missouri City, TX. There are 2 other private schools located in Fort Bend Houston.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Southern Preparatory Academy is Mpj Academy Of Excellence (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lil' Harvard First Step ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Learning Center (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Missouri City KinderCare (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1531 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 437-8906
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
Alternative School
8422 Bird Run
Missouri City, TX 77489
(832) 265-5844
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 5-8
514 1/2 Texas Parkway
Missouri City, TX 77489
(713) 981-6753
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Christian
504 Murphy Rd # H
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 403-2100
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-5 | 44 students
Christian
504 Murphy Road
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 403-2100
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
Alternative School
8422 Bird Run
Missouri City, TX 77489
(832) 265-5844
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
3900 Lexington Blvd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 261-7189
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 470 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Islamic
610 Brand Ln
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-3030
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
All-girls (Jewish)
10101 Fondren Rd Ste 136
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 936-0644
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 20
Church of Christ
10420 Hillcroft St.
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 551-8100
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 5-8
514 1/2 Texas Parkway
Missouri City, TX 77489
(713) 981-6753
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Christian
504 Murphy Rd # H
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 403-2100
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-5 | 44 students
Christian
504 Murphy Road
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 403-2100
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 155 students
Montessori School
2200 Fm 1092 Rd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 208-0471
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
3900 Lexington Blvd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 261-7189
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1531 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 437-8906
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Christian
504 Murphy Rd # H
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 403-2100
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 225 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1220 Fm 1092 Rd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 499-3502
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 155 students
Montessori School
2200 Fm 1092 Rd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 208-0471
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7950 W. Fuqua
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 835-0770
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
695 Independence Blvd
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-4640
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-4640
0.5 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Buffalo Run
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-6630
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-6630
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,698 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6015 W Ridgecreek Dr
Houston, TX 77053
(281) 634-4840
Houston, TX 77053
(281) 634-4840
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16301 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77053
(281) 634-2450
Houston, TX 77053
(281) 634-2450
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Columbia Blue Dr
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-4920
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-4920
1.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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