Smaller Scholars Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Houston, TX
1685 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77077
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 66% of Montessori schools in Texas
- Growing: enrollment up 74% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
In Houston, Texas, Smaller Scholars Montessori is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 232 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Montessori elementary schools in Texas. Enrollment is up about 74% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 120 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–6
- Students
- 232
- Teachers
- 50 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 98 girls, 134 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 120 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 66% of Montessori elementary schools in Texas (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 96% of Montessori elementary schools in Texas.
- Compared with 95 Montessori elementary schools in Texas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 Smaller Scholars Montessori 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 Smaller Scholars Montessori
What grades does Smaller Scholars Montessori serve?
Smaller Scholars Montessori serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Smaller Scholars Montessori?
About 232 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Smaller Scholars Montessori?
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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