Excellent
#45 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 5% of private schools
St Stephen's Episcopal School
Elementary School · Houston, TX
A private elementary school in Houston, TX serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1800 SUL ROSS ST, Houston, TX 77098
- 3.4:1 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 St Stephen's Episcopal School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,867
Median home value
$777,700
Median rent
$1,854/mo
College educated
80.8%
Homeownership
33.4%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77098; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annunciation Orthodox SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Ella J Baker Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Poe ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 736 | Compare → |
| Arabic Immersion Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 611 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Stephen's Episcopal School is listed in Houston, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Stephen's Episcopal School
St Stephen's Episcopal School is a private elementary school in Houston, TX, serving approximately 67 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Stephen's Episcopal School
What grades does St Stephen's Episcopal School serve?
St Stephen's Episcopal School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Stephen's Episcopal School?
St Stephen's Episcopal School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Stephen's Episcopal School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Stephen's Episcopal School is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Stephen's Episcopal School rank in TX?
St Stephen's Episcopal School ranks #45 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is St Stephen's Episcopal School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Stephen's Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Stephen's Episcopal School a private school?
Yes, St Stephen's Episcopal School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Stephen's Episcopal School a religious school?
St Stephen's Episcopal School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (713) 821-9100
- Area population (ZIP 77098)
- 16,318
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 77098; 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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