Waco Montessori School

1920 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX, 76701-0767
Tel: (254)754-3966
Grades: NS - 6 | 247 students
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The mission of Waco Montessori School is to educate children in a nurturing, stimulating Montessori environment that appreciates and celebrates the difference in each child, encourages respect for oneself and others, and develops life-long learning and problem-solving skills. Montessori teachers strive to help children meet these objectives through the preparation of an environment which enables them to choose their work and complete it. Lessons in practical life, sensorial apparatus, language, math, and culture are given individually as well as in small and large groups.

School Overview:
Waco Montessori School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 6
Year Founded 1976
Student Body
Total Students 247 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 10% (TX School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 20 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid 18%
Admissions Director Tammy Hector
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Flag Football
Volleyball

School Notes:

  • The mission of Waco Montessori School is to educate children in a nurturing, stimulating environment that appreciates and celebrates the difference in each child, encourages respect for oneself and others, and develops life-long learning and problem-solving skills. Montessori teachers strive to help children meet these objectives through the preparation of an environment which enables them to choose their work and complete it. Lessons in practical life, sensorial apparatus, language, math, and culture are given individually as well as in small and large groups.

    • Profile last updated: 02/20/2013

Nearby Schools:

Waco Montessori School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-6 | 0 mi. away
St. Alban S Memorial School
Gr. PK-4 | 0.8 mi. away
St Pauls Episcopal Day School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-6 | 1.1 mi. away
Reicher Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.5 mi. away
St Louis Catholic School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.6 mi. away
Texas Christian Academy
Gr. 5-12 | 2 mi. away

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