Our Eldorado campus is located near the beautiful Stonebridge Ranch neighborhood of McKinney.
We serve families with toddlers through kindergarten-aged children (17 months - 6 years old), and we welcome your family to join our community and learn more with a tour today.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2017
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 42%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Guidepost Eldorado is part of an international network of Montessori schools dedicated to helping children grow through joyful learning. Our school in McKinney offers a safe and engaging environment for toddlers (17 months to 3 years old), and children (3 to 6 years old), with a Spanish language immersion option available. Early childhood years are the most critical time in your child's development. These years are foundational in shaping your child's future academic success and social, emotional wellbeing. Montessori education provides your child with the foundation to solidify a lifelong love of learning. Are you searching for a day care, preschool, or kindergarten, in McKinney, TX? You may want to consider Guidepost Montessori. Day care corresponds to our 'Toddler' programs, while preschool and kindergarten correspond to our three-year 'Children's House' program. With Montessori's emphasis on helping children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically, Guidepost at Eldorado can provide the right environment for your child to unlock their full potential from infancy to elementary.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At Eldorado?
The application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At Eldorado is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Guidepost Montessori At Eldorado is Excellence Academy (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Castle Montessori of McKinney (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is McKinney KinderCare (0.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
McKinney KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2901 Alma Rd
Mckinney, TX 75072
(469) 905-3826
Mckinney, TX 75072
(469) 905-3826
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Xplor - McKinney ![Xplor - McKinney Photo]( "Xplor - McKinney Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3153 S. Stonebridge Drive
McKinney, TX 75070
(945) 212-2755
McKinney, TX 75070
(945) 212-2755
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3952 S. Ridge Road
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 952-3300
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 952-3300
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
6151 Virginia Pkwy
Mckinney, TX 75070
(972) 529-1222
Mckinney, TX 75070
(972) 529-1222
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 270 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7
Excellence Academy ![Excellence Academy Photo - School building]( "Excellence Academy Photo - School building")
Montessori School (Islamic)
6200 Virginia Parkway
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-6090
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-6090
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Excellence Academy ![Excellence Academy Photo - School building]( "Excellence Academy Photo - School building")
Montessori School (Islamic)
6200 Virginia Parkway
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-6090
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-6090
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3601 Bois D'Arc Road
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 544-2658
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 544-2658
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 610 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Red Comet
Alternative School
13259 Tall Grass Trl
Frisco, TX 75035
(972) 365-0561
Frisco, TX 75035
(972) 365-0561
3.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 2,845 students
Renaissance School
Alternative School
2570 Eldorado Parkway #120
Mckinney, TX 75070
(214) 620-5652
Mckinney, TX 75070
(214) 620-5652
3.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Tuition listed
Coram Deo Academy ![Coram Deo Academy Photo - Over 90% of families reenroll their students after experiencing the unique Christian, Classical, and Collaborative education model that sets us apart from the average Christian, charter, or college-preparatory academy.]( "Coram Deo Academy Photo - Over 90% of families reenroll their students after experiencing the unique Christian, Classical, and Collaborative education model that sets us apart from the average Christian, charter, or college-preparatory academy.")
Alternative School (Christian)
9645 Independence Pkwy
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 854-1300
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 854-1300
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 655 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6151 Virginia Pkwy
Mckinney, TX 75070
(972) 529-1222
Mckinney, TX 75070
(972) 529-1222
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 270 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7
Excellence Academy ![Excellence Academy Photo - School building]( "Excellence Academy Photo - School building")
Montessori School (Islamic)
6200 Virginia Parkway
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-6090
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-6090
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School At Starcreek
Montessori School
915 Ridgeview Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 727-2800
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 727-2800
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students
3601 Bois D'Arc Road
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 544-2658
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 544-2658
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 610 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Red Comet
Alternative School
13259 Tall Grass Trl
Frisco, TX 75035
(972) 365-0561
Frisco, TX 75035
(972) 365-0561
3.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 2,845 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
McKinney KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2901 Alma Rd
Mckinney, TX 75072
(469) 905-3826
Mckinney, TX 75072
(469) 905-3826
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Xplor - McKinney ![Xplor - McKinney Photo]( "Xplor - McKinney Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3153 S. Stonebridge Drive
McKinney, TX 75070
(945) 212-2755
McKinney, TX 75070
(945) 212-2755
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3952 S. Ridge Road
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 952-3300
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 952-3300
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
6151 Virginia Pkwy
Mckinney, TX 75070
(972) 529-1222
Mckinney, TX 75070
(972) 529-1222
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 270 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7
Excellence Academy ![Excellence Academy Photo - School building]( "Excellence Academy Photo - School building")
Montessori School (Islamic)
6200 Virginia Parkway
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-6090
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-6090
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Leonard Evans Jr Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6998 W Eldorado Pkwy
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-7100
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-7100
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Earl & Lottie Wolford Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6951 Berkshire Rd
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4700
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4700
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7760 Coronado Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-5400
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-5400
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3721 Hudson Crossing
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3750
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3750
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Comstock Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7152 Silverado Trail
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3900
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3900
1.1 miles
Gr: K-4 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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