Very Good
#116 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 13% of private schools
Southminster School
Elementary School
4200 CARTWRIGHT RD, Missouri City, TX 77459
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#116 of 883
In Missouri City
#1 of 4
public schools
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Southminster School
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About Southminster School
Southminster School is a private elementary school in Missouri City, TX. Southminster School serves approximately 58 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Southminster School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 58 students, Southminster School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.7:1 students to teachers, Southminster School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Southminster School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Southminster School compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in Missouri City, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Southminster School (this school) | 7.7 |
| LEXINGTON CREEK EL | 7.3 |
| QUAIL VALLEY EL | 5.3 |
| DR LYNN ARMSTRONG EL | 3.8 |
| PALMER EL | 6.8 |
| EDGAR GLOVER JR EL | 6.8 |
| EL DAEP | — |
| SONAL S BHUCHAR EL | 6.7 |
| LANTERN LANE EL | 4.5 |
| E A JONES EL | 4.9 |
| JAN SCHIFF EL | 7.2 |
| HUNTERS GLEN EL | 7.1 |
| HUNTERS GLEN EARLY LITERACY CENTER | 6.2 |
| SIENNA CROSSING EL | 8.3 |
| SCANLAN OAKS EL | 8.2 |
| ALYSSA FERGUSON EL | 5.3 |
| DONALD LEONETTI EL | 8.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4200 CARTWRIGHT RD, Missouri City, TX 77459
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southminster School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SETTLERS WAY EL (rated 7.8/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Sugar Land), with a very similar rating. Another option is AUSTIN PARKWAY EL (rated 7.6/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Sugar Land), with a very similar rating. Additionally, LEXINGTON CREEK EL (rated 7.3/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Missouri City, see our Missouri City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| KIDS R KIDS #12 TX Missouri City | 0.3 mi | — |
| THE WIDE SCHOOL Missouri City | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| LEXINGTON CREEK EL Missouri City | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| KIDDIE ACADEMY OF MISSOURI CITY TEXAS Missouri City | 0.8 mi | — |
| QUAIL VALLEY EL Missouri City | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| THE TOWNE CREEK SCHOOL Missouri City | 0.9 mi | — |
| QUAIL VALLEY MIDDLE Missouri City | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| AUSTIN PARKWAY EL Sugar Land | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF FIRST COLONY Sugar Land | 0.9 mi | — |
| DR LYNN ARMSTRONG EL Missouri City | 1.1 mi | 3.8 |
| THE WILLIAMS SCHOOL DBA HOMESCHOOL ACADEMY Missouri City | 1.3 mi | — |
| CASA DEI BAMBINI Missouri City | 1.4 mi | — |
| THE LITTLE VILLAGE SCHOOL Missouri City | 1.4 mi | — |
| SETTLERS WAY EL Sugar Land | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| BAKERS PREP SCHOOL Stafford | 2.0 mi | 3.5 |
| LAKE OLYMPIA MIDDLE Missouri City | 2.1 mi | 3.5 |
| CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL Sugar Land | 2.0 mi | — |
| FIRST COLONY MIDDLE Sugar Land | 2.0 mi | 7.5 |
| STAFFORD MIDDLE Stafford | 2.1 mi | 5.0 |
| FIRST COLONY MONTESSORI SOUTH Sugar Land | 2.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77459 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$132,758
Median Home Value
$367,700
Median Rent
$2,031/mo
Population
81,251
College Educated
55.9%
Homeownership
84.1%
Avg Commute
34.4 min
Poverty Rate
5%
Median Age
39.1
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY, INC. Plano, TX | 7.7 |
| DIVIDE EL Mountain Home, TX | 7.7 |
| ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Hereford, TX | 7.7 |
| KINGWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Kingwood, TX | 7.8 |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Hitchcock, TX | 7.8 |
| ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Yoakum, TX | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southminster School
What grades does Southminster School serve?
Southminster School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Southminster School?
Southminster School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southminster School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southminster School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Southminster School rank in TX?
Southminster School ranks #116 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Southminster School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southminster School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southminster School a private school?
Yes, Southminster School is a private coeducational school with a Presbyterian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Southminster School a religious school?
Southminster School has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Presbyterian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Phone
- (281) 261-8872
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