St. Catherine's Montessori School

Private Christian SchoolsBellaireChristian-affiliated, open to allTEFA-accredited school

About

St. Catherine's Montessori is dedicated to an educational experience which awakens in students the awareness of their gifts and responsibilities as individuals in relationship with Jesus Christ and as stewards of the global community. The school offers programs from Infant Community through High School, including College Counseling and Extended Care. It is Houston's only AMI Montessori school, with 100% of guides AMI trained, founded in 1966, serving 290 students on a 10.4 acre main campus, with 100% of seniors accepted to college and 54 community partners.

Summary compiled from the Texas Comptroller's TEFA participating-schools list.

Facts on file

TEFA status

TEFA-accredited school

Listing compiled

Aug 2026 · not yet confirmed by the program

Accreditation

TEFA-accredited private school

Program facts

Grades/ages

PreK, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Format

In-Person

Faith tradition

Catholic

Methodology

Montessori

Enrollment

Open

Location

9821 Timberside, Houston, TX 77025

TEFA status

TEFA funding detail

Vendor status

TEFA vendor status unknown

Accreditation tier

Accredited (full tier)

Accreditor

Cognia; Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department (TCCB ED)

Full TEFA tier — accredited by Cognia; Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department (TCCB ED), TEA-recognized. Families here may qualify for up to $10,474/year (up to $30,000 for an eligible disability).

Accreditation status verified Sep 7, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What makes a private Christian school TEFA-accredited?

Accreditation by a TEPSAC-recognized agency, at least two years of operation, and a Texas business location are what qualify a school for the higher TEFA tier. Ask the school directly rather than assuming from its name or reputation.

Can homeschoolers attend a private Christian school part-time?

Some Houston private Christian schools offer part-time, hybrid, or "dual enrollment" options for homeschool families, though this varies a lot by school. Confirm directly, since many are full-time only.

How much can TEFA pay toward private Christian school tuition?

Up to $10,474 a year for an accredited private school, or up to $30,000 for a student with a disability at an accredited school, based on current published amounts. Confirm current figures with the school and the Comptroller's office, since program details can change.

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