Catholic high school
St. Catherine's Montessori
- LocationHouston, TX
- Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 210 students
St. Catherine's Montessori is a Catholic Montessori school in Houston, Texas, with a high school program of three years. Its high school page says it provides Catholic education as prescribed by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Students from the Primary level on attend Mass monthly, according to the school's faith page, and service trips and retreats are offered to high school students.
Catholic churches nearby
- Corpus Christi Catholic Church — 0.5 mi
- Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church — 2.1 mi
Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.
Faith scorecard
Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.
Sacramental life
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The faith page says students attend Mass monthly beginning at the Primary level.)
Sources (1)
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - St. Catherine's Montessoristcathmont.org/catholic-faith/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Beginning at the Primary level, students attend Mass monthly and visit the school Atrium weekly.”
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - St. Catherine's Montessoristcathmont.org/catholic-faith/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd · verified Oct. 13, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A monthly school Mass is published.)
Sources (1)
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - St. Catherine's Montessoristcathmont.org/catholic-faith/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Beginning at the Primary level, students attend Mass monthly and visit the school Atrium weekly.”
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - St. Catherine's Montessoristcathmont.org/catholic-faith/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd · verified Oct. 13, 2026
Theology and curriculum
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Campus culture
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Retreats are offered as opportunities for the Adolescent Community and high school.)
Sources (2)
- Service Learning - St. Catherine's Montessoristcathmont.org/beyondtheclassroom/service-learning · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Students participate in community service trips and retreats, applying their skills to real-world issues.”
- Travel Opportunities - St. Catherine's Montessoristcathmont.org/beyondtheclassroom/travel-opportunities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Local excursions, such as visits to community organizations, and overnight retreats provide additional opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in practical, engaging ways.”
- Service Learning - St. Catherine's Montessoristcathmont.org/beyondtheclassroom/service-learning · verified Oct. 13, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Service and Catholic social teaching
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
Sources (2)
- Service Learning - St. Catherine's Montessoristcathmont.org/beyondtheclassroom/service-learning · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Students participate in community service trips and retreats, applying their skills to real-world issues.”
- Travel Opportunities - St. Catherine's Montessoristcathmont.org/beyondtheclassroom/travel-opportunities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Each year, students organize trips across the U.S. to explore key humanities themes like civil rights, peace, and immigration.”
- Service Learning - St. Catherine's Montessoristcathmont.org/beyondtheclassroom/service-learning · verified Oct. 13, 2026
Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.
Strengths
- Students from the Primary level on attend Mass monthly, according to the school's faith page.
Sources (1)
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - St. Catherine's Montessoristcathmont.org/catholic-faith/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Beginning at the Primary level, students attend Mass monthly and visit the school Atrium weekly.”
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - St. Catherine's Montessoristcathmont.org/catholic-faith/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd · verified Oct. 13, 2026
- High school students take part in community service trips and yearly trips on civil rights, peace, and immigration.
Sources (2)
- Service Learning - St. Catherine's Montessoristcathmont.org/beyondtheclassroom/service-learning · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Students participate in community service trips and retreats, applying their skills to real-world issues.”
- Travel Opportunities - St. Catherine's Montessoristcathmont.org/beyondtheclassroom/travel-opportunities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Each year, students organize trips across the U.S. to explore key humanities themes like civil rights, peace, and immigration.”
- Service Learning - St. Catherine's Montessoristcathmont.org/beyondtheclassroom/service-learning · verified Oct. 13, 2026
Concerns
None recorded.
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Catholic clubs and student life
3 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published
Other 1
- Student-planned trips across the U.S.Off campusEach yearHigh school students organize trips across the U.S. on civil rights, peace, and immigration.
Retreats 1
- Overnight retreatsOvernight retreats are offered as additional opportunities for Adolescent Community and high school students.
Service 1
- Community service trips and retreatsStudents in the Adolescent Community and high school take part in community service trips and retreats.
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
- Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.4 to 1
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.
Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)
School facts
| Type | Independent Catholic school |
|---|---|
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, TX |
| Grades | PK–12 |
| Students (all grades) | 210 |
| Students in grades 9–12 | 23 |
| Coed or single-sex | Coed |
| Student–teacher ratio | 14.4 to 1 |
| Graduates going to 4-year colleges | 100% |
| Setting | City |
Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.
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Local Church
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
The Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
About this school’s data
- NCES school ID BB061499
- 9821 Timberside Dr, Houston, TX 77025
- (713) 665-2195
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- Is St. Catherine's Montessori a Catholic high school?
- Yes. St. Catherine's Montessori is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
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