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Montessori School Downtown

Montessori school · Grades K–2

Houston, TX

4510 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • One of 15 Montessori schools in Houston

In Houston, Texas, Montessori School Downtown is a Montessori school for students from kindergarten through 2nd grade. About 17 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–2
Students
17
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 8 girls, 9 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of Montessori elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 95 Montessori elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by grade

    K11
    14
    22

    Student body

    White29%
    Hispanic or Latino29%
    Black29%
    Two or more races12%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

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

    More about Texas's programs →

    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 Montessori School Downtown

    What grades does Montessori School Downtown serve?

    Montessori School Downtown serves grades K–2.

    How many students attend Montessori School Downtown?

    About 17 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori School Downtown?

    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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