Discovery Montessori Academy in Plano, TX, offers a nonsectarian Montessori program for preschool and kindergarten students in a large city setting.
The school enrolls 41 students across PK to K grades, with 11 students in kindergarten.
Discovery Montessori Academy has one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 41:1.
Approximately 73% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diverse enrollment.
The school operates in the Plano community alongside other private schools with lower student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Discovery Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Discovery Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Discovery Montessori Academy is John Paul II High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Einstein School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bethany Christian School (1.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
900 Coit Road
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 867-0005
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 867-0005
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Einstein School ![Einstein School Photo - The Einstein School operates on six core values: All In, Always Learning, Color Outside the Lines, Committed to the Cause, Do What is Right and Non-Judgemental. The core values are demonstrated each day by students and staff in and out of the classroom.]( "Einstein School Photo - The Einstein School operates on six core values: All In, Always Learning, Color Outside the Lines, Committed to the Cause, Do What is Right and Non-Judgemental. The core values are demonstrated each day by students and staff in and out of the classroom.")
Special Program Emphasis
4011 W. Plano Pkwy Ste 132
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 282-6268
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 282-6268
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Einstein School Of Plano
Special Program Emphasis
4011 W Plano Pkwy Ste 132
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 564-8040
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 564-8040
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 187 students
3300 W Parker Road
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 596-5811
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 596-5811
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Arete Academy ![Arete Academy Photo]( "Arete Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
3115 W Parker Road, Suite 330
Plano, TX 75023
(573) 268-2135
Plano, TX 75023
(573) 268-2135
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
900 Coit Road
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 867-0005
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 867-0005
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Einstein School ![Einstein School Photo - The Einstein School operates on six core values: All In, Always Learning, Color Outside the Lines, Committed to the Cause, Do What is Right and Non-Judgemental. The core values are demonstrated each day by students and staff in and out of the classroom.]( "Einstein School Photo - The Einstein School operates on six core values: All In, Always Learning, Color Outside the Lines, Committed to the Cause, Do What is Right and Non-Judgemental. The core values are demonstrated each day by students and staff in and out of the classroom.")
Special Program Emphasis
4011 W. Plano Pkwy Ste 132
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 282-6268
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 282-6268
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Einstein School Of Plano
Special Program Emphasis
4011 W Plano Pkwy Ste 132
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 564-8040
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 564-8040
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 187 students
3300 W Parker Road
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 596-5811
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 596-5811
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Arete Academy ![Arete Academy Photo]( "Arete Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
3115 W Parker Road, Suite 330
Plano, TX 75023
(573) 268-2135
Plano, TX 75023
(573) 268-2135
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Einstein School ![Einstein School Photo - The Einstein School operates on six core values: All In, Always Learning, Color Outside the Lines, Committed to the Cause, Do What is Right and Non-Judgemental. The core values are demonstrated each day by students and staff in and out of the classroom.]( "Einstein School Photo - The Einstein School operates on six core values: All In, Always Learning, Color Outside the Lines, Committed to the Cause, Do What is Right and Non-Judgemental. The core values are demonstrated each day by students and staff in and out of the classroom.")
Special Program Emphasis
4011 W. Plano Pkwy Ste 132
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 282-6268
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 282-6268
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Einstein School Of Plano
Special Program Emphasis
4011 W Plano Pkwy Ste 132
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 564-8040
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 564-8040
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 187 students
3300 W Parker Road
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 596-5811
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 596-5811
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Arete Academy ![Arete Academy Photo]( "Arete Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
3115 W Parker Road, Suite 330
Plano, TX 75023
(573) 268-2135
Plano, TX 75023
(573) 268-2135
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
5100 W Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 380-5505
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 380-5505
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 801 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3300 W Parker Road
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 596-5811
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 596-5811
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Arete Academy ![Arete Academy Photo]( "Arete Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
3115 W Parker Road, Suite 330
Plano, TX 75023
(573) 268-2135
Plano, TX 75023
(573) 268-2135
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Burnham Rd KinderCare ![Burnham Rd KinderCare Photo - Burnham Rd KinderCare]( "Burnham Rd KinderCare Photo - Burnham Rd KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1325 Burnham Rd.
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 519-8361
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 519-8361
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Primrose School of Plano at Preston Meadow
Daycare / Preschool
5801 Coit Rd
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 964-6826
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 964-6826
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-K | 8 students
Primrose School Of South Plano
Daycare / Preschool
1740 Custer Rd
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 423-6999
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 423-6999
2 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1717 Nevada Dr
Plano, TX 75093
(469) 752-4200
Plano, TX 75093
(469) 752-4200
0.7 miles
Gr: PK | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Saigling Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Matterhorn Dr
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-3000
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-3000
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Plano Sr High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Independence Pkwy
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-9300
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-9300
0.8 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 2,267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Weatherford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2941 Mollimar Dr
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-3600
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-3600
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Hightower Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Decatur Dr
Plano, TX 75093
(469) 752-1800
Plano, TX 75093
(469) 752-1800
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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