Excellent

#39 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 4% of private schools

St Thomas More Parish School

Elementary School

5927 WIGTON DR, Houston, TX 77096

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Featured in: Best Elementary Schools in Houston

Enrollment

275

Student-Teacher

8.4:1

Score

8.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

275

Student-Teacher

8.4:1

Score

8.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#39 of 883

In Houston

#6 of 104

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About St Thomas More Parish School

St Thomas More Parish School is a private elementary school in Houston, TX. St Thomas More Parish School serves approximately 275 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas More Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares2.0 pts above TX schools

8.2

This school 8.2 · Excellent
TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 8.4:1 students to teachers, St Thomas More Parish School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Thomas More Parish 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

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How St Thomas More Parish School compares to 642 public schools serving similar grades in Houston, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.4:1

This School

15.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

275

This School

621

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.2

This School

5.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 48% vs 0%

Asian 13.5% vs 0%

Black 10.9% vs 0%

St Thomas More Parish School Houston Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Thomas More Parish School (this school)	—	275	8.4:1	8.2
ELROD EL	0.5 mi	733	17.9:1	6.9
PARKER EL	0.7 mi	887	16.1:1	8.1
HALPIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR	0.7 mi	348	14.5:1	6.7
FONDREN MIDDLE	0.7 mi	764	11.4:1	4.5
TINSLEY EL	0.8 mi	607	19.6:1	5.7
HARMONY VIRTUAL ACADEMY	1.0 mi	239	14.1:1	—
HEROD EL	1.1 mi	766	17.4:1	6.1
MEYERLAND MIDDLE	1.2 mi	1,122	15.2:1	6.5
MCNAMARA EL	1.2 mi	962	16.9:1	5.9
MILNE EL	1.4 mi	506	18.1:1	2.5
ANDERSON EL	1.4 mi	588	15.5:1	4.0
SUGAR GROVE ACADEMY	1.7 mi	800	11.6:1	6.7
ENERGIZED FOR STEM ACADEMY MIDDLE	1.7 mi	351	29.2:1	4.5
LOVETT EL	1.8 mi	654	15.6:1	8.6
ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY EL	1.8 mi	950	20.2:1	5.9
ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY INC MIDDLE	1.9 mi	549	30.5:1	4.2
VARNETT CHARTER SCHOOL	1.9 mi	501	17.9:1	4.5
BRAEBURN EL	1.9 mi	860	17.6:1	5.4
VALLEY WEST EL	1.9 mi	599	18.7:1	3.1
BONHAM EL	2.0 mi	992	14.4:1	5.3

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

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

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

B+ 6.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.5 / 10

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School Day Length 8.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,530

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 67%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 275

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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)

White 48.0%

Two or More 26.2%

Asian 13.5%

Black 10.9%

Native American 0.7%

Pacific Islander 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5927 WIGTON DR, Houston, TX 77096

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Thomas More Parish School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PARKER EL (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is MONTESSORI LEARNING INSTITUTE (rated 7.2/10, 1.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ELROD EL (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
WESTBURY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Houston	0.1 mi	276	8.1
ELROD EL Houston	0.5 mi	733	6.9
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL Houston	0.7 mi	200	6.3
THE SHLENKER SCHOOL Houston	0.7 mi	197	4.5
HALPIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR Houston	0.7 mi	348	6.7
PARKER EL Houston	0.7 mi	887	8.1
TINSLEY EL Houston	0.8 mi	607	5.7
FONDREN MIDDLE Houston	0.7 mi	764	4.5
TORAH GIRLS ACADEMY OF TEXAS Houston	0.8 mi	34	6.4
HEROD EL Houston	1.1 mi	766	6.1
TORAH DAY SCHOOL Houston	1.0 mi	104	6.7
HARMONY VIRTUAL ACADEMY Houston	1.0 mi	239	—
MCNAMARA EL Houston	1.2 mi	962	5.9
MEYERLAND MIDDLE Houston	1.2 mi	1,122	6.5
ANDERSON EL Houston	1.4 mi	588	4.0
MILNE EL Houston	1.4 mi	506	2.5
MONTESSORI LEARNING INSTITUTE Houston	1.5 mi	38	7.2
WESTBURY H S Houston	1.6 mi	2,263	5.3
ENERGIZED FOR STEM ACADEMY H S Houston	1.7 mi	549	7.6
ENERGIZED FOR STEM ACADEMY MIDDLE Houston	1.7 mi	351	4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 77096 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$84,395

Median Home Value

$410,200

Median Rent

$1,293/mo

Population

33,991

College Educated

52.7%

Homeownership

47.4%

Avg Commute

26.3 min

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Median Age

36.6

Similar Schools

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

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AUSTIN EL Edinburg, TX	349	8.2
BRULE EL Navasota, TX	337	8.2
DENTON CLASSICAL ACADEMY Lewisville, TX	198	8.2
EULA EL Clyde, TX	267	8.2
GALE POND ALAMO EL Odessa, TX	324	8.2
HARRINGTON EL Plano, TX	326	8.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Thomas More Parish School

What grades does St Thomas More Parish School serve?

St Thomas More Parish School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Thomas More Parish School?

St Thomas More Parish School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More Parish School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More Parish School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Thomas More Parish School rank in TX?

St Thomas More Parish School ranks #39 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Thomas More Parish School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas More Parish 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 Thomas More Parish School a private school?

Yes, St Thomas More Parish School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic 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 Thomas More Parish School a religious school?

St Thomas More Parish School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 43 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 37 Some Transit
Bike Score: 38 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 275
Gender Split: 58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 33
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 8.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Harris County
Phone: (713) 729-3434

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