Northwoods implements the Integral Formation method of education developed by the Legionaries of Christ, which focuses on forming all dimensions of the person: intellectual, spiritual, human, and apostolic. 

Overview 

Northwoods Catholic serves grades Pre-K3 through eighth grade. Our school maintains the highest academic standards, sports programs, foreign languages, fine arts, clubs, and opportunities to serve the community.

Our Approach

To help students develop a solid foundation based on character, faith, social responsibility, problem-solving, and critical thinking; to build confidence through athletics, public speaking, performing, mentoring, and to learn to share through service to the community and each other.

Gender-Specific Education

International studies and Catholic tradition affirm the advantage of single-sex education. This environment best serves the learning styles of each gender. Northwoods educates boys and girls separately from kindergarten through fifth grade and is the only school in north Houston to offer gender specific education.

Exemplary Faculty

Our teachers are dedicated, motivated, and highly qualified. Many have advanced degrees.

Class Size

With an average class size of 20 students, teachers are able to ensure individual attention to every student.

Enrollment

Northwoods enrolls over 270 students in pre-kindergaren through eighth grade.

Academic Year

The academic year is comprised of 36 weeks divided into two semesters. Each semester is further divided into two nine-week quarters. Report cards are sent home at the end of each quarter.  

Athletics

Northwoods offers athletic programs for students in pre-kindergarten through middle school that reflect the same level of excellence achieved in the classroom. Current offerings include soccer, basketball, football and volleyball.