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Childrens Discovery Center

1401 S Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75060

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Childrens Discovery Center in Irving, TX, offers Montessori education for grades PK–K in a city–based, co–ed setting.

Established in 1904, the school is one of the oldest private education programs in the area.

The school has an enrollment of 22 students, including six kindergarteners, with a student–teacher ratio of 22:1.

The program is affiliated with the Baptist orientation and categorized under other religious affiliations.

Approximately one–third of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TX School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Childrens Discovery Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1904

Student Body

Total Students

22 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 42%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: That Christ's Kingdom and His Glory may increase!

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TX School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Irving, TX is $10,311 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).