St. Stephen's Episcopal School: Montessori education for ages 15 months-8th grade with learning difference support and small class sizes
St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Houston is a Montessori school serving students from 15 months through 8th grade with a strong commitment to supporting learning differences. The school offers specialized programs for students with mild learning differences, ADD/ADHD support, and learning disability programs, with small average class sizes of 15 students that allow for individualized attention and differentiated instruction.
The school combines Montessori methodology with enriched academics including robotics, maker spaces (da Vinci Classroom), fine arts, music, Spanish immersion, and physical education. Students have access to after-school programming through the Bulldog 360 program and a wide range of clubs and activities designed to support diverse learning styles and interests, including art, science, chess, creative dance, and musical theatre.
Located in the Montrose area near the Museum District, St. Stephen's is an inclusive Episcopal community welcoming families of all faiths and backgrounds. Tuition is $25,331 annually, with 15% of students receiving financial aid (average grant $10,000). The school employs 27 classroom teachers, 65% of whom hold advanced degrees. Contact the admissions office at (713) 821-9100 or visit ssesh.org for admission details and to schedule a campus visit.
At a Glance
TypeMontessori School
GradesNursery/Preschool-8
Students172
Class Size15:1 ratio
Tuition$25,331
Fin. Aid15% receive aid
Est.1971
DeadlineOct. 1
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
Other religious school association(s), American Montessori Society (AMS), State or regional independent school association
School Information
| School Type | Montessori School |
| Year Founded | 1971 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $25,331 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition and fees are provided on our webpage: www.ssesh.org |
| Total Students | 172 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Jennifer Erickson |
| Admission Deadline | Oct. 1 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 15 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $10,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 16 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Ballet · Basketball · Dance · Indoor Soccer · Martial Arts · Soccer |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Art Club · Bilingual Cooking · Chess Club · da Vinci Lab (makerspace) · Newspaper Club · Science Club · Spanish Immersion · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · Creative Dance · Film Club · Musical Theatre Workshop · Private Piano lessons · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Basketball · Karate · Soccer |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) · Other religious school association(s) · American Montessori Society (AMS) · State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliations | Episcopal |
| School Calendar | ssesh.org/school-hours-calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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