Episcopal elementary schools? (Houston, Dallas, The Woodlands: new house, private school tuition, live in)

[texastwins2007]

We are likely moving to Houston within the next 6-12 months. My kids go to a private, episcopal school and I would like to find one that is comparable. They will be in first grade in the Fall. My husband will work near I-45 and the Sam Houston Tollway (the energy corridor, maybe?). I am not familiar with Houston at all. The Woodlands has been recommended, but I would like to keep the kids in an episcopal school, if possible. I'm just not sure we can find an area that is close to the office plus close to a school like that for them.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

[Topaz]

Holy Trinity Episcopal is one possibility.

[KatieKennedy]

Most of the private Episcopal schools are inside the loop. Holy Trinity is near Beltway 8 but much further east. There are nice communities close to the school, Fall Creek and Summerwood. Your husband would not have too bad a commute on Beltway 8. The John Cooper School is an excellent private school in The Woodlands, but it is nonsectarian. Inside the loop, the most well known Episcopal elementary/middle schools are St. Francis Episcopal Day School, St. Mark's, and St. Stephens. They are feeder schools for Episcopal High School which is also inside the loop. The public elementary schools in The Woodlands, Fall Creek and Summerwood are also highly rated.

[EasilyAmused]

St. Francis is actually a few miles outside the loop. So is St. Mark's. Our families can highly recommend St. Francis. All the kids from our families have gone on to Kinkaid and Episcopal. The few that are out of High School are in Washington And Lee, Duke,UVA, and one about to start Vanderbillt.

PS: The Energy Corridor is at the Sam Houston and I-10.

[texastwins2007]

Thank you all for the information. His offices are closer to 45, actually, so not exactly the energy corridor. It's tough to find the compromise between his office and the schools that are suggested. They seem far apart on the map. Are there any other faith-basedm private schools North of the Loop and a little more to the East?
Thanks again for the input. It helps!

[KatieKennedy]

Holy Trinity is the main one out there. St. Martha's is in Kingwood, but it is Catholic. Most of the religious private schools are located closer in to town than your husband's work.

Easily Amused is right about St. Francis. It has a very fine reputation. I also forgot to mention St. Thomas Episcopal that is in the Meyerland area in southwest Houston. It goes from elementary to high school. If you google Episcopal Schools Houston you will see a map of where they are all located.

[EasilyAmused]

Northland Christian is up that way.

The reverse commute to that area from the actual energy corridor/st. Francis area might not be that bad, but it does require a good budget.

Most people move north, far west, and SW of the city to flee to better or safer public schools and a bigger/cheaper house. More private options are available in the city due to poorer public schools, more money, and more people willing to sacrifice the new/big house for the private schools.

[texastwins2007]

The move north and away from the city makes sense. Private school tuitions are very expensive and if there other good options, I'm all for exploring them for sure.

I just learned of our potential relocation on Saturday, so I am digging in to see what is what. My kids will be in first grade in the Fall, so they are pretty easy-going about moves, schools and new houses. It will be a big adventure for them for sure. I'm in Dallas and there are no real public school options in the area we live in. I will look at some of the other areas that are closer to his work. The Woodlands has been mentioned, as I think their schools are great, from what I have heard.
Thank you all, again, for the information. It is all so new and there is a lot to digest.

[KatieKennedy]

It might be hard to get into a private school for entry in the fall of this year as many of the ones close into town likely are already full and/or have waiting lists. St. Thomas Episcopal and Holy Trinity might be the easiest to get into at this stage if they have any openings. Many of the elementary schools in the Woodlands (Conroe ISD) are exemplary rated. The John Cooper School in the Woodlands is excellent but may already be full for this year.

[Houston321]

Too bad you weren't in the Fort Bend Area. Calvary Episcopal School in Richmond is excellent.