Located in Mission, TX, Lavalette International Montessori Institute Llc enrolls 109 students in a nonsectarian Montessori program serving preschool through kindergarten in a small city setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with a teaching staff of 11 educators.
Lavalette International Montessori Institute Llc is a member of the American Montessori Society, reflecting its adherence to Montessori education standards.
The student body is predominantly students of color, representing 88.9% of enrollment, placing the school among the top 20% for diversity in Texas private schools.
Tuition and affordability details are consistent with local private school averages, supporting access to Montessori early education in the Mission area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Lavalette International Montessori Institute Llc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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 Lavalette International Montessori Institute Llc?
The application deadline for Lavalette International Montessori Institute Llc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(956) 686-7574
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Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9700
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9700
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Gr: PK-K | 10 students
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(956) 686-7886
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(956) 686-7886
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The Fun Of Learning Montessori Center
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St. Johns Episcopal Day School
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