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Amarillo Montessori Academy

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4

Amarillo, TX

3806 S Bowie St, Amarillo, TX 79110

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only Montessori school in Amarillo
  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Amarillo since at least 2011

In Amarillo, Texas, Amarillo Montessori Academy is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 4th grade. About 17 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 143% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 182 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–4
Students
17
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 11 girls, 6 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
182 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 54% of Montessori elementary schools in Texas (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of Montessori elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 95 Montessori elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    7’11–129’15–1623’17–1814’19–2021’21–2217’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K154
    K6
    16
    21
    32
    42

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino53%
    White47%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Amarillo Montessori Academy whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Amarillo Montessori Academy

    What grades does Amarillo Montessori Academy serve?

    Amarillo Montessori Academy serves grades Pre-K–4.

    How many students attend Amarillo Montessori Academy?

    About 17 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Amarillo Montessori Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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