Mariposa Montessori School in Austin, TX serves 140 students in a nonsectarian preschool program within a large city setting in South Austin.
Founded in 2007, this Montessori school offers co–ed education exclusively for pre–kindergarten (PK) students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 28:1 with a total of 5 teachers on staff.
Annual tuition for this Austin preschool program is $16,000, which is below the local average private school tuition for elementary education.
Approximately 38% of the student body is students of color, reflecting diversity within this city–based early learning program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Yearly Tuition: $16,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2007
Student Body
Total Students
140 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 41%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,000
School Notes
- School Motto: All our handling of the child will bear fruit, not only at the moment, but in the adult they are destined to become.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mariposa Montessori School cost?
Mariposa Montessori School's tuition is approximately $16,000 for private students.
What schools are Mariposa Montessori School often compared to?
Mariposa Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Athena Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Mariposa Montessori School?
The application deadline for Mariposa Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mariposa Montessori School located?
Mariposa Montessori School is located in the South Austin neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 8 other private schools located in South Austin.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Mariposa Montessori School vs. Athena Montessori Academy
The nearest high school to Mariposa Montessori School is The Brown Schools Rehabilitati (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Strickland Christian School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Primrose School Of Southwest Austin (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Primrose School Of Southwest Austin
Daycare / Preschool
4920 Davis Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 292-7792
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 292-7792
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students
7415 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 447-1447
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 447-1447
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Austin Children's Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
8807 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 291-5522
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 291-5522
1.8 miles
Gr: K | 1 student
3207 W. Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 472-2559
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 472-2559
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
The Brown Schools Rehabilitati
Special Education School
1106 W Dittmar
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 444-4835
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 444-4835
2.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 46 students
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