Grades: K - 9 | 161 students 
Nestled beside a creek on wooded acreage in East Dallas, White Rock Montessori serves 160 students ages three through 8th grade.
Founded in 1975, the school was among the first Montessori elementary programs in the nation and is recognized today as one of the city's finest Montessori programs.
White Rock Montessori is dedicated to providing a challenging educational environment in which each child is empowered to grow to his/her fullest potential academically, emotionally, physically and socially at each stage of development.
Following the principles of Dr.
Maria Montessori, the school provides a consistent framework for learning through the dynamic partnership of child, parent and teacher.
White Rock Montessori students develop a deep sense of personal and social responsibility and respect for themselves, others and the environment.
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 9 |
| Year Founded | 1975 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 161 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 21% State avg.: 34% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 20% |
| Average Class Size | 24 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Pre-School Half Day $4,516.00 Pre-School Full day $7,202.00 Lower/Upper Elementary $7,498.00 Middle School $9,352.00 After School Care $3,006.00 Before/After School Care $3,644.00 Before School Care $976.00 |
| Acceptance Rate | 30% National avg.: 85% |
School Notes:
- The Staff at White Rock Montessori is committed to the concept that every child should be given the opportunity to develop to the fullest of his or her potential. The aim of the school is to encourage active, self-directed learning and to strike a balance of individual mastery with small group collaboration within the whole group community. Children who participate in the White Rock Montessori program have been described as having developed self-discipline, self knowledge and independence, an enthusiasm for learning, an organized approach to problem solving and solid academic skills.
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Bishop Lynch High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Pius X Catholic School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Dallas Christian School (4.1 miles away)
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Dallas Bishop Lynch High School
(Roman Catholic)9750 Ferguson Rd
Dallas , TX , 75228
(214)324-3607(Roman Catholic)0.4 mi | 1109 students | Gr. 9-12
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DallasSt. Pius X Catholic School
(Roman Catholic)3030 Gus Thomasson Road
Dallas , TX , 75228
(972)279-2339(Roman Catholic)1.6 mi | 333 students | Gr. K-8
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DallasDallas Academy
Special Education School950 Tiffany Way
Dallas , TX , 75218
(214)324-1481Special Education School1.8 mi | 165 students | Gr. 1-12
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DallasSt. Johns Episcopal School
(Episcopal)848 Harter Rd
Dallas , TX , 75218
(214)328-9131(Episcopal)2 mi | 480 students | Gr. K-9
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DallasDallas Montessori Academy
Montessori School5757 Samuell Blvd Ste 200
Dallas , TX , 75228
(214)388-0091Montessori School2.2 mi | 88 students | Gr. K-9
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