Private School Houston: Pre-K, Elementary, & Middle School
As a private school Houston families rely upon, it is our goal to observe the child maturing into a person of high moral standards and integrity who can think clearly and make good choices.
To learn more about our campus, schedule a tour today!
Welcome to Saint Nicholas School: The Classical Private School Houston Trusts
Saint Nicholas School, PK-8, in Houston, TX, is an independent private school offering a Classical curriculum with Montessori lower school. The school serves families in the Houston area and includes summer camp and outdoor education. It was founded in 1987 and offers an exemplary curriculum with child development support for each student to achieve their potential.
Enrichment and family services are an integral part of the program and include extended hours, summer camp, field trips, and food service. Elementary and middle school students experience ranching, farming, and equestrian activities. As a private elementary school & private middle school in Houston, we help our students move on to high-quality high school programs and set them on a path for college admissions.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
- First Responder: 10% tuition discount from Saint Nicholas School. Give the office a copy of your credentials showing you are a First Responder.
- FAST: Financial assistance from Saint Nicholas School. The Application is here. FAST recommends a rate to the school for your family.
- Workforce Solutions: State Financial aid for childcare. For qualifications and family income guidelines see Workforce Solutions on the internet. After you are approved by Workforce Solutions you may apply to the school for the rate you are given. There currently is a waiting list for new applicants.
Why Do Families Choose Saint Nicholas School?
- All ages SNS Curriculum in English, Spanish, Latin, and French
- Montessori-prepared classroom environments through Grade Two
- Classical school includes an emphasis on Latin, classical studies, and grammar and rhetoric in English
- Singapore Mathematics
- Fine Arts
To learn more about our school and our admission process, contact our school administrators today and schedule a campus tour!
Saint Nicholas School is a partner member of the Classical Latin School Association. Saint Nicholas School is a member of the Houston Association of Independent Schools, the North American Montessori Center, the Christian Montessori Fellowship, and the International Montessori Council.
Reviews Of Saint Nicholas School
Finding the right day care is a process and you have to set some criteria for your family. Honestly, you wont really know if a place is going to meet your family's needs unless you know someone that sends their children to the same place, you trust his/her opinion, and if your goals for early childhood education (age 1-3) are similar. While you don't know me, you can know my criteria: a caring environment that is warm, friendly, and structured; a Montessori program that allows my child to explore the world naturally; and an place where diversity is embedded in staff and student body. Added bonus for a place that is close to home. For our family, SNS gets 5 stars in all of those categories. We are so happy with SNS and the environment our son is growing in- highly recommended!
Sheena S.
This school has been an incredible find for my family. Our daughter loves it here, and we've found it to be a very supportive community of parents and teachers. They have the kids develop a sense of independence early on through their Montessori program and extend that into a classical, holistic education that helps kids grow. Can't imagine a better environment for my kid.
Parent
Saint Nicholas School is one of the best schools/daycare in the Houston area! We had both our kids there before we moved abroad. The staff is genuinely caring and compassionate. Their curriculum is rich and our boy kept surprising us with new words/songs in different languages. We are very thankful to all teachers and staff at Saint Nicholas and definitely recommend to all!
Ghada F.
Both boys started at St. Nicholas School (SNS) when they were both 6-months old with my oldest completing Kindergarten at an early 2nd grader level with language, math and reading. The Montessori approach and academic program are great, but the heart of the school are the teachers and staff. I am able to go to work and know my kids are well cared for, learning and aspiring to their potential. Best takeaway from SNS is that your child will always be curious to learn and know more which is important at any age.
Parent
My daughter enrolled my grandson in May 2018 (Pre-K). We are extremely pleased with the teachers and staff. The progress I have seen from my grandson in a short span of time (4 months) is astounding to say the least. The curriculum is advanced, hands on and not only challenging but rewarding. He's excited to go to school every morning and loves to learn and participate in class. I would highly recommend Saint Nicholas School to any parent who is considering and looking for a program that will set your son or daughter apart in the future.
Cathy L.
Absolutely wonderful school experience for our son. Nurturing teachers and a positive and caring environment. My son has learned SO MUCH over his years at St. Nicholas - from how to eat and sit up, to dressing himself... all the way to the alphabet, pre-reading and math. Highly recommend!
Parent
We have had a great experience with our 10 month old son at Saint Nicholas School! It is a joy taking him to school knowing that each day will be filled with fun learning activities, great food (prepared by an in house chef daily), and interaction with other babies his age. His teachers are warm, compassionate and give each baby special attention. All the teachers and staff know our son by name and I can tell that he has a wonderful time there by the smile on his face when we drop him off. As a first responder at the hospital, I was also very thankful and appreciative for the tremendous effort the school made to reopen as soon as the roads were drivable following the hurricane Harvey. Saint Nicholas School has met and exceeded all of our expectations.
Sara R.
Saint Nichola School is a great community to be involved in. Our kids love it here, and we are so happy to have found a place so dedicated to their education, through Montessori lower education through a classical education for older kids.
