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First Steps Montessori School

2450 River Oaks Blvd
Houston, TX 77019

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First Steps Montessori School is a ministry of The Church of St. John the Divine, a 501 (c)(3) organization.

We have an enrollment of 120 children, ages 18 months through kindergarten.

The student population is multi-ethnic and approximately one quarter of our students are children of parishioners.

All of our teachers are Montessori certified and have 12-20 years of teaching experience.

We are proud of our dedicated teachers, low teacher/child ratios and experienced support staff.

First Steps is a member of the American Montessori Society.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TX School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 104 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

First Steps Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1939

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

104 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 41%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Changing Lives for God in Christ

First Steps Montessori School is a ministry of The Church of St. John the Divine, a 501 (c)(3) organization.
We have an enrollment of 120 children, ages 18 months through kindergarten.
The student population is multi-ethnic and approximately one quarter of our students are children of parishioners.
All of our teachers are Montessori certified and have 12-20 years of teaching experience.
We are proud of our dedicated teachers, low teacher/child ratios and experienced support staff.
First Steps is a member of the American Montessori Society.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is First Steps Montessori School's ranking?

First Steps Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for First Steps Montessori School?

The application deadline for First Steps Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is First Steps Montessori School located?

First Steps Montessori School is located in the River Oaks neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other private schools located in River Oaks.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TX School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 104 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,811 for elementary schools and $22,021 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Houston, TX is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).