Ladybird Montessori School is a private school serving students from infant-8th grade and is located on 14 acres in Buda, TX. Our campus includes a working farm, outdoor classroom spaces, and is breaking ground on a STEAM Makerspace building as well as a covered outdoor pavillion.
Our Lead Guides are highly educated professionals and are certified teachers who all have obtained their MACTE Montessori Certifications.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked TX School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Ladybird Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
224 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: “Free the child’s potential and you will transform them into the world.”
- At Ladybird Montessori School, we focus on the whole child. Every child at Ladybird has an academic work plan that is customized to their specific learning needs that not only focuses on academics but also social emotional intelligence, being a member of the local community as well as a global citizen, the environment, music and arts, physical education, project-based learning, service learning, and a Spanish program that is provided by Mariposas Spanish School for Kids.
- All of our Lead Guides are highly educated professionals with Montessori Certifications. They are masters of their trade. Our Lead Guides are the foundation and heart of our program here at Ladybird Montessori. You can learn more by visiting our website at www.budamontessori.com.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Ladybird Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Ladybird Montessori School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 83%. Ladybird Montessori School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Texas with low acceptance rates.
What is Ladybird Montessori School's ranking?
Ladybird Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Ladybird Montessori School?
The application deadline for Ladybird Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5
We've had our son at Ladybird Montessori for four years now, and we couldn't imagine ever switching schools. Our son started in kindergarten, and within the first two weeks we could tell a huge difference in his independence and willingness to do things on his own. Because of the multi-age classroom model, he had the same teacher for grades 1-3, which makes a huge difference. The level of communication from his teacher was beyond what we could have hoped for. We know all of the other parents, and Ladybird truly is a community. The director and assistant director have always been accessible and available any time we had questions or requests. We've never had any issues or complaints. We will definitely keep our son at Ladybird all the way through 12th grade.
5
Ladybird has been a blessing to my son. He started in 4th grade and stayed through 8th grade. My son needed a safe and nurturing space to heal from childhood trauma, and Ladybird was the perfect environment. The teachers/guides have all been amazing, and the staff has always been helpful. I highly recommend this school.
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