Standing tall among Houston’s premier private schools, the diverse Post Oak School provides classical Montessori education for preschool through high school. Opened in 1963, Post Oak’s Bellaire campus at 4600 Bissonnet St. educates early childhood through fifth-grade students. After fifth grade, students can move to the school’s secondary campus in the nearby Museum District.
At Post Oak, children learn to understand the world to help make it a better place. In true Montessori fashion, the school embraces collaboration, choice and cooperation. Although students learn a core science, English language arts, math and social studies curriculum, they're encouraged to dive deeper into subjects that pique their interests.
One of The Post Oak School’s initiatives to benefit the community is the Houston Montessori Institute. Founded in 2012, the institute helps train the next generation of guides and assistants. Institute students can go on to earn a Master of Education in Montessori studies. Parent and professional development workshops are also held at the institute.
This campus serves children ages 14 to 36 months, primary students ages three to six and elementary students in first through sixth grades. The lower school educates about 350 students in total.
The Post Oak School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
4600 Bissonnet St,
Bellaire, TX
504
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Maura Joyce
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$38,380
Niche Grade
A+
A-
A
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B+
C
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
35
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
650
Verbal
690
Average ACT
30
Math
27
English
31
Reading
32
Science
29
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
42.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
21.2%
Two or more races
19%
Hispanic
13.9%
Black
2.5%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin
33 Students
Rice University
27 Students
New York University
16 Students
Texas A&M University
15 Students
University of Houston
14 Students
University of Southern California
14 Students
Boston University
13 Students
Brown University
12 Students
Trinity University
11 Students
Colorado School of Mines
10 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
17 Students
Business
16 Students
Computer Science
11 Students
Political Science and Government
9 Students
English
9 Students
Finance
7 Students
Biology
6 Students
Economics
5 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography
5 Students
International Studies
5 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/13/2023
Very expensive school ....brand name does not mean better quality...please beware... several instances of bullying...parents and admin do not want to be open about the bullying at this school.. The image of the school is very given importance and priority over the emotional safety of the school.
5/24/2023
Montessori is not for every child or every family. For my kids and our family, Montessori has worked well. My kids started at Post Oak in primary and lower elementary after moving from out of state. We have been here for 2 years. They truly enjoy going to school and, in my opinion, receive a well-rounded education. They have a strong cohort of friends. As a family, we feel engaged with the school's community.
6/22/2019
I have had three children at the school and loved the way our family has learnt and the school was instrumental in making me the parent I am today. It has been a wonderful journey
GreatSchools Reviews
10/31/2024
I highly recommend Post Oak. I have had a wonderful experience there with three children across Young Children’s Community, Primary, and Elementary. The teachers are excellent. The way they apply the Montessori method and prepared environment is outstanding. The classroom communities foster an indep...
8/29/2022
If you don’t mind the bias that goes on at this school towards big donor families then continue to apply to get in. If you don’t mind paying tuition and not getting the teaching that your child should be getting, then it’s the school for you. The teacher did nothing for my child to get the reading s...
7/22/2022
We have been at Post Oak going on 6 years now. Our two children have thrived in the emotionally nurturing and academically rigorous environment. I think what sets the rigor apart from more traditional education methods is that my children don't even realize that what they are learning and carrying o...
2/6/2020
We had a horrible experience at this school that left us, and more importantly, our child never wanting to go back to The Post Oak school ever! Our child was physically and mentally bullied by the other students in her class. She would come home telling us all kinds of horror stories. We tried to ta...
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About Bellaire
List Price Range
$149K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
22
Average Home Value
$1,153,402
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
35%
Household Income
$173,361
% of College Grads
80%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
3,361 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
39.4%
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