Private schools in The Woodlands have been continuously growing, adding new buildings and working to keep up with demand as the population continues to rise in the region.

The John Cooper School in The Woodlands has three times as many applications for fall admission, compared with a year ago, said Head of School Mike Maher. The school will send out admission decisions by mid-March. As with the population in The Woodlands – which now tops 109,000 – the John Cooper School has been growing continuously for the last 15 years, increasing enrollment by about 50 to 60 students a year. Current enrollment at the school is 1,140 in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. click here for complete story