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#831 of 884 private schools in TX

Bay Area Montessori House

Elementary School

17222 MERCURY DR, Houston, TX 77058

Private Estimated Score

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on TX statewide data. Learn more

Featured in: Best Elementary Schools in Houston

Enrollment

36

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

4.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Updated 2021-22

How this school compares

In Houston

#100 of 104

public schools

Texas elementary schools

#406 of 436

About Bay Area Montessori House

Bay Area Montessori House serves 36 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Houston's Harris County, offering an intimate learning environment with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio and three full-time equivalent teachers. This small regular public school embraces the Montessori educational philosophy, providing individualized learning experiences that allow students to progress at their own pace across multiple grade levels. Despite earning a solid 8.5 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout, the school ranks in the 22nd percentile among Texas elementary schools, indicating room for academic growth as it continues developing its programs.

The close-knit school community allows for personalized attention and strong relationships between students and their three dedicated teachers. Bay Area Montessori House draws families from ZIP code 77058, a diverse suburban community where 45% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood maintains a median household income of $63,267 with an 11.8% poverty rate, reflecting a stable middle-class area with median home values around $229,700.

Located on Mercury Drive in Houston's large suburban landscape, Bay Area Montessori House provides families with an alternative educational approach in a tight-knit school setting that emphasizes the child-centered Montessori method within the public school system.

What Parents Should Know

With an enrollment of 36 students, Bay Area Montessori House is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

As a private school, Bay Area Montessori House operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.

Financial Overview

Source: IRS Form 990 (2024 filing)

Per-Pupil Spending
Total expenses ÷ enrollment
$9,674
Per-Pupil Revenue
Total revenue ÷ enrollment
$10,045
Financial Health
Revenue-to-expense ratio (>1.0 = surplus)
1.04x — Stable
Tuition Dependency
Share of revenue from program services (tuition, fees)
100%
Total Assets
End-of-year total assets from IRS filing
$637,656

Financial data from IRS Form 990 filings via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Per-pupil figures based on current enrollment of 36 students. Not all private schools file Form 990.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bay Area Montessori House compares to 642 public schools serving similar grades in Houston, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
This School
vs
15.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
36
This School
vs
621
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.4
This School
vs
5.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 66.7% vs 0%
Black 11.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 11.1% vs 0%
Asian 5.6% vs 0%
Bay Area Montessori House Houston Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Bay Area Montessori House (this school) 4.4
SPACE CENTER INT 5.5
G H WHITCOMB EL 6.6
CLEAR LAKE CITY EL 8.0
CLEAR LAKE INT 6.0
FALCON PASS EL 6.9
JOHN F WARD EL 7.3
ARMAND BAYOU EL 6.1
BROOKWOOD EL 5.8
NORTH POINTE EL 6.8
BURNETT EL 5.3
FRED ROBERTS MIDDLE 6.5
DR KIRK LEWIS CAREER AND TECHNICAL H S 6.2
ARLYNE & ALAN WEBER EL 6.2
STUCHBERY EL 4.8
GENOA EL 4.5
FRAZIER EL 4.1
BEVERLY HILLS INT 6.4
SOUTH BELT EL 5.8
MORRIS MIDDLE 7.3
MEADOR EL 4.3

Showing 20 of 642 schools. View all schools in Houston

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio 12:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,183.2
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 53%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 36
View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 66.7%
Black 11.1%
Hispanic 11.1%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 5.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

17222 MERCURY DR, Houston, TX 77058

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bay Area Montessori House may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CLEAR LAKE CITY EL (rated 8.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JOHN F WARD EL (rated 7.3/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FALCON PASS EL (rated 6.9/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi
School Distance Rating
SPACE CENTER INT Houston 0.7 mi 5.5
G H WHITCOMB EL Houston 1.0 mi 6.6
MARGARET S MCWHIRTER EL Webster 1.1 mi 5.9
CLEAR LAKE CITY EL Houston 1.2 mi 8.0
CLEAR VIEW H S Webster 1.3 mi 7.2
CLEAR LAKE INT Houston 1.6 mi 6.0
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF CLEAR LAKE Houston 1.7 mi
CLEAR PATH ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL Webster 1.8 mi 6.9
FALCON PASS EL Houston 1.8 mi 6.9
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DOWNTOWN Houston 2.0 mi
ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Houston 1.8 mi 6.9
CLEAR LAKE H S Houston 2.3 mi 7.2
GRAND OAK ACADEMY Houston 2.4 mi
JOHN F WARD EL Houston 2.5 mi 7.3
ARMAND BAYOU EL Houston 3.0 mi 6.1
ARMAND BAYOU MONTESSORI Houston 3.1 mi 6.7
DEVEREUX SCHOOL League City 3.1 mi 8.3
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Houston 2.9 mi 7.5
WESTBROOK INT Friendswood 2.8 mi 7.5
FIRST CLASS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Houston 3.0 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 77058 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,471

Median Home Value

$244,800

Median Rent

$1,362/mo

Population

18,572

College Educated

43.9%

Homeownership

30.9%

Avg Commute

25.7 min

Poverty Rate

12%

Median Age

38.1

Community Profile

The community surrounding Bay Area Montessori House has a median household income of $66,471. It is a well-educated community where 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $244,800, with a median rent of $1,362/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.0%. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
MELINDA WEBB SCHOOL Houston, TX 4.4
ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Woodville, TX 4.4
CHILDRENS BUILDING BLOCKS Tomball, TX 4.5
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DOWNTOWN SILVERLAKE Pearland, TX 4.5
CANYON CREEK DAY SCHOOL Plano, TX 4.3
COPPELL MONTESSORI ACADEMY Coppell, TX 4.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bay Area Montessori House

What grades does Bay Area Montessori House serve?

Bay Area Montessori House serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bay Area Montessori House?

Bay Area Montessori House has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Area Montessori House?

The student-teacher ratio at Bay Area Montessori House is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bay Area Montessori House rank in TX?

Bay Area Montessori House is ranked #831 out of 884 private schools in TX.

What is Bay Area Montessori House's MySchoolScout rating?

Bay Area Montessori House has a composite rating of 4.4 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bay Area Montessori House a private school?

Yes, Bay Area Montessori House is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bay Area Montessori House a religious school?

Bay Area Montessori House has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

City Safety
High (5,451/100K)

FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Houston). Data >1 year old.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
36
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
HARRIS
Data Year
2022–2023

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