Castle Montessori Schools are award winning, nationally televised private schools affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS). With five locations located throughout the North Dallas, Texas area, we offer classical Montessori curriculum for children ages 6 weeks to 3rd grade. The schools are well known for employing world-class, Montessori-certified educators dedicated to nurturing children and fostering a love of learning.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked TX School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-3
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,000
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Castle Montessori of Plano ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-3
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
290 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
24 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
Admissions Director
Varsha Patel
Application URL
School Notes
- Castle Montessori Schools are award winning, nationally televisedprivate schools affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS). With five locations located throughout the North Dallas, Texas area, we offer classical Montessori curriculum for children ages 6 weeks to 3rd grade.
- The schools are well known for employing world-class, Montessori-certified educators dedicated to nurturing children and fostering a love of learning.The schools have been showcased on CNN, CNBC, FOX, MSNBC, Bloomberg, and HLN networks by Close-Up TV News for their progressive approach to early childhood education. Newsweek Magazine also featured Castle Montessori Schools as one of the “Top Private Schools IN THE COUNTRY”.
- In addition to offering a Classical Montessori curriculum, the schools offer Enrichment Programs such as Fine Arts, Music, Foreign Languages, Nature Study, and Computers. Extra-curricular Programs include Dance (Ballet/Tap), Gymnastics, Martial Arts, and Private Piano. A comprehensive Summer Program is also offered.
- Each Castle Montessori facility is newly built and carefully designed to create a unique, child-centric educational environment. Facility features include a beautiful atrium with soft music, high ceilings, elegant finishes, beautiful classrooms fully equipped with Montessori materials, picturesque play areas, a music room, computer lab, library, an indoor gymnasium, a secure access system for entry/exit, and camera monitors for convenient viewing of classrooms from the atrium.
- For more information, visit http://www.CastleMontessori.com
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Castle Montessori of Plano cost?
Castle Montessori of Plano's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.
What is Castle Montessori of Plano's ranking?
Castle Montessori of Plano ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Castle Montessori of Plano?
The application deadline for Castle Montessori of Plano is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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