Very Good
#181 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 20% of private schools
Westside Montessori School
Elementary School
13555 BRIAR FOREST DR, Houston, TX 77077
Enrollment
94
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
94
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#181 of 883
In Houston
#29 of 104
public schools
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Westside Montessori School
Elementary School in Houston · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Westside Montessori School
Westside Montessori School is a private elementary school in Houston, TX. Westside Montessori School serves approximately 94 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Westside Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #181 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 94 students, Westside Montessori 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 6:1 students to teachers, Westside Montessori School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Westside Montessori 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 Westside Montessori School compares to 642 public schools serving similar grades in Houston, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Westside Montessori School (this school) | 7.4 |
| BUSH EL | 8.7 |
| WEST BRIAR MIDDLE | 5.5 |
| RAY DAILY EL | 6.3 |
| NOTTINGHAM EL | 8.2 |
| MAURICE L WOLFE EL | 6.5 |
| ASHFORD EL | 8.6 |
| SHADOWBRIAR EL | 6.1 |
| BUDEWIG INT | 4.8 |
| SPRING BRANCH ACADEMIC INSTITUTE | 7.2 |
| THORNWOOD EL | 6.0 |
| SPRING FOREST MIDDLE | 6.9 |
| MEADOW WOOD EL | 8.2 |
| HEFLIN EL | 5.2 |
| OUTLEY EL | 5.3 |
| MILLER INT | 6.8 |
| O'DONNELL MIDDLE | 6.7 |
| ASKEW EL | 4.0 |
| MAHANAY EL | 7.0 |
| WESTCHESTER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES | 9.1 |
| HEARNE EL | 5.2 |
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
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
13555 BRIAR FOREST DR, Houston, TX 77077
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Westside Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BUSH EL (rated 8.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ASHFORD EL (rated 8.6/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NOTTINGHAM EL (rated 8.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BUSH EL Houston | 0.4 mi | 8.7 |
| WEST BRIAR MIDDLE Houston | 0.4 mi | 5.5 |
| STJOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Houston | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| FIVE STAR MONTESSORI SCHOOL Houston | 0.5 mi | — |
| WESTSIDE H S Houston | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF ELDRIDGE PARKWAY Houston | 0.8 mi | — |
| VILLAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Houston | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| THE VILLAGE SCHOOL Houston | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| RAY DAILY EL Houston | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| THE VILLAGE SCHOOL Houston | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| NOTTINGHAM EL Houston | 1.3 mi | 8.2 |
| SMALLER SCHOLARS MONTESSORI Houston | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| WESTLAKE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Houston | 1.7 mi | — |
| LA MATERNELLE FRENCH ACADEMY Houston | 1.7 mi | — |
| BKM KATY TAMIL SCHOOL Houston | 1.9 mi | 4.9 |
| MAURICE L WOLFE EL Houston | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| STRATFORD H S Houston | 2.0 mi | 7.0 |
| ASHFORD EL Houston | 2.0 mi | 8.6 |
| HEFLIN EL Houston | 2.3 mi | 5.2 |
| KATY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Houston | 2.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77077 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,080
Median Home Value
$356,300
Median Rent
$1,418/mo
Population
63,421
College Educated
57.3%
Homeownership
35.6%
Avg Commute
29.9 min
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Median Age
34.9
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| LEONEL CASTILLO EARLY CHILDHOOD STEM ACADEMY Houston, TX | 7.4 |
| SMALLER SCHOLARS MONTESSORI Houston, TX | 7.4 |
| ST JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Seguin, TX | 7.4 |
| ST MARY SCHOOL Gainesville, TX | 7.4 |
| STEP BY STEP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Tomball, TX | 7.4 |
| FIREWHEEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Garland, TX | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Westside Montessori School
What grades does Westside Montessori School serve?
Westside Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Westside Montessori School?
Westside Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Montessori School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Westside Montessori School rank in TX?
Westside Montessori School ranks #181 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Westside Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Westside Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Westside Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Westside Montessori School a religious school?
No, Westside Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (281) 556-5970
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