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School in the Hills

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Austin, TX

2900 N Quinlan Park Rd Ste 400, Austin, TX 78732

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 79% of preschools in Texas

School in the Hills is a Montessori school in Austin, Texas, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 13 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of preschool programs in Texas. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 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
13
Teachers
5.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 9 girls, 4 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 79% of preschool programs in Texas (2 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 55% of preschool programs in Texas.
    • Compared with 295 preschool programs in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    50’15–1614’19–2011’21–2213’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K100
    K13

    Student body

    White62%
    Asian23%
    Hispanic or Latino15%

    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 School in the Hills 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 School in the Hills

    What grades does School in the Hills serve?

    School in the Hills serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend School in the Hills?

    About 13 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at School in the Hills?

    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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