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#738 of 883 private schools in TX
Our Savior Lutheran School
Elementary School · Houston, TX
A private elementary school in Houston, TX serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5000 W TIDWELL RD, Houston, TX 77091
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Our Savior Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,737
Median home value
$223,700
Median rent
$1,061/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
35.2%
Poverty rate
35.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77091; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 1–5 | 0.9 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Smith ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 736 | Compare → |
| Harmony School of Endeavor-houstonCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Southwest Schools Mangum EL CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Our Savior Lutheran School is listed in Houston, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Houston, TX, serving approximately 241 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Savior Lutheran School
What grades does Our Savior Lutheran School serve?
Our Savior Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Our Savior Lutheran School?
Our Savior Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Savior Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Savior Lutheran School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Savior Lutheran School rank in TX?
Our Savior Lutheran School ranks #738 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Our Savior Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Savior Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Our Savior Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Our Savior Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Our Savior Lutheran School a religious school?
Our Savior Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (713) 890-8277
- Area population (ZIP 77091)
- 29,135
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77091; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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