Bay Area Montessori House is a Christian Montessori school founded in 1988 in the Clear Lake Area of Houston, Texas.
BAMH is certified by the Association of Montessori International. One of only three AMI schools in Houston, we offer the world -renowned authentic Montessori education to children from the ages of 3 through the 6th grade.
At Bay Area Montessori House, we embrace Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy of “following the child”.
We strive, as she believed, to provide a loving and nurturing environment, such that the child's innate ability to discover and develop will be encouraged.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Melinda Nielsen, Founder and Curriculum Administrator -
- Tommie Hebert, Co-founder and Administrative Director -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Bay Area Montessori House?
Bay Area Montessori House famous alumni include: Melinda Nielsen, Founder and Curriculum Administrator and Tommie Hebert, Co-founder and Administrative Director.
When is the application deadline for Bay Area Montessori House?
The application deadline for Bay Area Montessori House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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