Amarillo Montessori Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked TX School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 267 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Amarillo Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Amarillo Montessori Academy
Nursery	48
Pre-K	198
Kind	8
1	6
2	4
3	2
4	1

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Pre-K enrollment highest with 198 students, far more than Nursery's 48 and any other grade at Amarillo Montessori Academy.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1968

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

267 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

13%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Lee Ann Shaw

Admissions Associate

Sue Carroll

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School Notes

Since 1968, Amarillo Montessori Academy had the vision to become "committed to providing quality education in a Montessori setting, encouraging students to develop their potential as self-directed learners and as active, caring, contributing members of society," the Amarillo Montessori Academy, (originally known as Wee Wisdom Montessori School,) has pursued presenting the Montessori method of education to the Texas panhandle.
In our current locations at 3806 and 3807 S. Bowie, our certified Montessori teachers are serving the families of ninety five students ranging in age from six weeks through kindergarten.

Since 1968, Amarillo Montessori Academy had the vision to become "committed to providing quality education in a Montessori setting, encouraging students to develop their potential as self-directed learners and as active, caring, contributing members of society," the Amarillo Montessori Academy, (originally known as Wee Wisdom Montessori School,) has pursued presenting the Montessori method of education to the Texas panhandle. In our current locations at 3806 and 3807 S. Bowie, our certified Montessori teachers are serving the families of 95 students ranging in age from six weeks through kindergarten.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Amarillo Montessori Academy cost?

Amarillo Montessori Academy's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Amarillo Montessori Academy?

The acceptance rate of Amarillo Montessori Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

What is Amarillo Montessori Academy's ranking?

Amarillo Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Amarillo Montessori Academy?

The application deadline for Amarillo Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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