Mariposa Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Austin, TX
3338 Paisano Trl, Austin, TX 78745
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The largest preschool in Austin
Mariposa Montessori School is a Montessori school in Austin, Texas, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 100 students and around 13 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 285% since 2013–14. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 170 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–K
- Students
- 100
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 66 girls, 34 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 98% of preschool programs in Texas.
- Compared with 295 preschool programs in Texas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
Help paying tuition in Texas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mariposa Montessori School whether it takes part.
- Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) · Education savings account
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?
Questions about Mariposa Montessori School
What grades does Mariposa Montessori School serve?
Mariposa Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Mariposa Montessori School?
About 100 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mariposa Montessori School?
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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