12 Private School Options Near Sierra Vista

With roughly 290,000 students opting to attend a private school across Texas, it’s no surprise there’s plenty of private schools in the Pearland area, just a short drive from Sierra Vista.

Approximately 8,500 kindergarten through 12th grade students residing in a Pearland ZIP code were enrolled in a private school, according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. This means nearly 8% of the local population age 3 and older is receiving a private education. If you’re checking out private schools, too, here’s the scoop on 12 schools within a short commute of Sierra Vista:

Divine Savior Academy Sienna is ranked No. 32 out of 333 private schools for being the most diverse high school in Texas, according to recent Niche ratings. The school combines rigorous academics with Christian values, enrolling students in early childhood through 12th grade. Elementary students receive enrichment in art, music and world languages and can participate in chess and drama clubs, dance class and more. Within the recently opened state-of-the-art high school, upper level students can take advantage of college-prep academics, such as Advanced Placement, honors and dual enrollment courses.

Educating Children for Christ Christian School was founded in 2016 and enrolls children in pre-K to 6th grade. The Christian school is a member of The Association of Christian Schools and The Association of Classical Christian Schools and operates with three core values: spirituality, integrity and academics.

Masterpiece: An Acton Academy is a Christian faith-based, Montessori-inspired school enrolling students in pre-K to 5th grade. Masterpiece Academy is locally owned but part of the Acton Academy network of more than 300 innovative private schools across the world. At Masterpiece, learners of all ages work together in groups, and students do not receive grades, tests, lectures or homework; instead, teachers foster a learner-led environment, using the Socratic Method to foster critical thinking with a focus on students’ overall social, emotional, academic and physical wellbeing.

For 38 years, the Montessori School of Downtown‘s mission has been to create self-inspired learners through fostering independence and creativity. At its Shadow Creek and Silverlake campuses in Pearland, Montessori-based infant through elementary school programs are available with a focus on small class sizes and individualized learning.

Nexus Futbol Academy is an all-boys school that’s dedicated to fostering excellence in academics, soccer and leadership in grades 3-12. Here, aspiring athletes must maintain a B average in all courses to participate in afternoon soccer sessions. The school opened in 2021, and prospective students must complete a rigorous admission process and attend futsal tryout sessions with Heart and Sole Academy.

Parkway Christian Academy enrolls students in 6th grade and below and uses an academic curriculum based upon a biblical worldview. Previously known as Eagle Heights Christian Academy before a name change in 2023, the school was first established in 1966 and has changed names and added grade levels since. In addition to academics, students have access to computer, physical education, Spanish, music, art and library classes.

Primrose School of Pearland Parkway and Primrose School of West Pearland take a balanced learning approach with child-initiated and teacher-guided learning experiences. Primrose Schools are part of a national system of accredited private preschools, but the two Pearland campuses offer a kindergarten program as well. Pearland Parkway’s kindergarten program is new for the 2025-26 school year. The kindergarten program includes learning through play and a focus on fostering active minds, healthy bodies and happy hearts.

For 25 years, Silverline Montessori has been helping students learn. At its Silverlake and Shadow Creek campuses in Pearland, Silverline Montessori offers a self-paced elementary program through 5th grade. The Montessori program includes learning in math, language, science, history, geography, botany, Spanish, music, practical life skills and art.

St. Helen Catholic School has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon school for its high academic achievement. The school, which is only the second in Brazoria County to have received a National Blue Ribbon award, enrolls students in pre-K through 8th grade. Students in grades 6-8 have access to advanced placement classes. Extracurricular activities consist of dance, music, Spanish and chess clubs as well as competitive athletic clubs, including boys and girls basketball, soccer and volleyball.

Learn more about the quality education options—including public, private and higher education offerings—near Sierra Vista.