Amarillo Montessori Academy
Tel:
(806)353-3871
- 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.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 208 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other Montessori association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1968 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 208 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 14% State avg.: 39% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 13% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Lee Ann Shaw |
| Admissions Associate | Sue Carroll |
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 95 students ranging in age from six weeks through kindergarten.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Amarillo Montessori Academy is Holy Cross Catholic Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Holy Cross Catholic Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is St Joseph Catholic Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- AmarilloHoly Cross Catholic Academy(Roman Catholic)Grades: 6-12 | 89 students
0.1 miles
4110 S Bonham St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806)355-9637 0.1 6-12
89 - AmarilloSt Joseph Catholic Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-5 | 169 students
0.1 miles
4118 S Bonham St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806)359-1604 0.1 PK-5
169 - AmarilloCentral Baptist Christian Academy(Baptist)Grades: K-10 | 14 students
1.6 miles
1601 Sw 58th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806)372-1464 1.6 K-10
14 - AmarilloBible Heritage SchoolDaycare / PreschoolGrades: K-8
1.7 miles
4100 Republic Avenue
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806)463-2427 1.7 K-8
n/a - Amarillo Grades: NS-8 | 300 students
1.8 miles
1515 S. Georgia Street
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806)376-9501 1.8 NS-8
300
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