Saint Thomas' Episcopal School
Meyerland · Off Loop 610, between Beechnut and South Braeswood
4900 Jackwood, Houston, TX 77096Map ↗Established 1955
About this information
$32,970
Tuition · 2026–27
PK–12
Grades
188
Upper School Enrollment
7.4:1
Student–teacher
At a glance
A college-prep liberal arts curriculum grounded in classical education and a Christian worldview, with Latin, logic, sacred studies, daily chapel and AP courses for sophomores through seniors.
Classical Foundations
Latin through AP and beyond, plus logic and speech, and readings from Dante to Shakespeare, aim to build wisdom and eloquence.
Faith & Purpose
Daily chapel and sacred studies courses, from Old Testament to Western Philosophy, are part of every student’s week.
Advanced Academics
AP courses open to sophomores through seniors, plus advanced Latin, science, math and computer science courses beyond AP.
Scottish Arts
Bagpipe, drumming and Highland dance are credit-bearing courses in a program running since the 1950s.
Tuition & financial aid
2026–27 Tuition
$32,970
Estimated First-Year Required Cost
$33,820
TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account)
Payment options
Annual
Semi-annual
Monthly
10 payments
Monthly
12 payments
Sibling discount
5% sibling discount
Need-based aid
Aid is available to families who demonstrate need. Applications open January 1 through the school’s aid-assessment service, and awards are confidential.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
Additional & conditional costs
Required and potential costs beyond published tuition
Mandatory freshman fees
Included in estimated first-year required cost
New student fee
New students · Domestic student rate
Books and consumables
Annual · Billed in October
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
Admissions
Admissions Timeline
2027–28 cycle- Jan 1, 2027
Financial Aid Application Opens
- Jan 15, 2027
Priority Application Deadline
- Feb 1, 2027
ISEE Scores Due
Recommendations Due
Report Cards Due
Family Interview Deadline
What's required
Entrance exam: ISEE
Teacher recommendations
Interview
Good to know
- Openings
- Grade 9 always has openings Availability in other grades comes from the admissions office.
- Priority consideration
- Applications by January 15 get priority; later ones are considered as space allows Completed files are due February 1.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Academics
Advanced Coursework
21
AP Courses
5
Advanced Courses
Grading
+1.0 (AP and advanced courses)
Class Ranking
Not RankedGraduation Requirements
27 credits requiredAccommodations
Separate / small-group testing
Academic Support
Testing support • Tutoring • Study skills • Organization & time management
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Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
World Languages
Latin
Latin I • Latin II • Latin III • Latin IV • AP Latin • Latin V Advanced Topics
Latin IV is the on-level alternative to AP Latin.
Spanish
Spanish I • Spanish II • Spanish III • Spanish IV • AP Spanish Language and Culture
Native speakers and returning students take a placement test.
Chinese
Chinese I • Chinese II • Chinese III • Chinese IV • AP Chinese Language and Culture
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Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
College Prep
College Counseling
Full-time college counselor
Students and parents meet individually with the counselor, and families attend a grade-level College Night each fall.
Testing & Test Prep
PSAT in grades 9–11 · Pre-ACT in grade 10
Given at school as practice for the SAT and ACT; the grade 11 PSAT determines National Merit eligibility.
College outcomes · Class of 2026
100%
Four-Year College Attendance
110
Colleges Accepted To
$4.3M
College Scholarships
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Faith & community
Episcopal identity
Episcopal
Parish school of Saint Thomas’ Episcopal Church · The school describes itself as part of The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion, welcoming students of any faith or none.
Chapel & worship
Daily Chapel · Required of all students
About 30 minutes of singing, prayer and Scripture reading; students who are not Christian are expected to participate respectfully.
Pastoral care
School Chaplain and a school counseling team
Counselors support social and emotional growth, and students, parents or peers can refer a student through an online form.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Athletics
TAPPS
League / Classification
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools; the school lists itself in the 4A classification.
8 sports offered
Varsity/interscholastic offerings
Basketball · Boys & Girls • Cross Country · Boys & Girls • Golf · Boys & Girls • Soccer · Boys & Girls • Swimming · Boys & Girls • Tennis · Boys & Girls • Track & Field · Boys & Girls • Volleyball · Girls
Athletic Facilities
Murray Center (on campus) • Campus Field (on campus) • Outdoor Education Campus • Chancellors Family Center • The Zone
Athletic Notables
32 TAPPS state championships
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Source last checked: Oct 10, 2026
Arts
Orchestra / Strings
A year-long, performance-based orchestra for strings, winds, brass and percussion; placement by audition, beginners accepted.
Band
The Scottish Arts pipe band plays Great Highland bagpipe, snare, tenor and bass drum in three bands; beginners are accepted. Bagpipe and Drumming are year-long electives.
Dance
Highland Dance is a year-long elective, with optional after-school instruction for competitions.
Visual Arts
Art I through IV and Ceramics, with AP Drawing and AP 2-D and 3-D Art and Design.
Theater / Drama
Upper School Theatre and Technical Theatre classes, plus productions on the school stage.
Choir / Vocal
Upper School choir is a year-long elective; the repertoire draws on Anglican tradition, with monthly Choral Evensong.
Digital / Media Arts
Experiences in Film and Broadcast Journalism, each a semester elective.
Arts Notables
29 U.S. champions in Highland Dance
6 Juvenile World Pipe Band championships
Nationally recognized yearbook, The Belltower
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Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
School life
Campus & Setting
Main Campus
Gated PK–12 campus
Preschool through grade 12 share one campus; Middle and Upper School students enter through the main hall doors.
Library
Library with over 10,000 books
Open weekdays 7:15 AM – 3:30 PM; Upper School students take periodic research lessons there.
Chapel
Saint Thomas’ Episcopal Church
The daily all-school Chapel is held in the church.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Daily Life
School Day
7:45 AM – 3:25 PM
A rotating eight-period schedule that includes daily chapel.
Uniform
Uniform required · oxford shirt on Mondays
Khaki pants, or a khaki pleated skort for girls, with an embroidered polo Tuesday–Friday.
Lunch & Dining
Bring lunch or pre-order hot lunch
An on-campus café sells snacks and grab-and-go meals.
Transportation
School bus service from Pearland, Sugar Land and Missouri City
Phone Policy
Devices discouraged; turned in on arrival if brought
Phones, smart watches and smart glasses are handed in and returned at the end of the day.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Clubs & Activities
14 activities across 9 categories
Academic
- Junior Classical League
- Quiz Bowl
- Tutors & Study Buddies
STEM / Robotics
- Robotics
- HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
Special Interest
- House System
- Girls Club
Student Government
- Student Delegate Council
- Student Ambassadors
Cultural & Affinity
- World Culture Club
Honor Societies
- Cum Laude Society
Yearbook
- The Belltower
Debate & Speech
- Mock Trial
Service
- HOPE Club
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
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