About the School
- Montessori Preparatory School in Waco, TX enrolls 24 students in pre–kindergarten and first grade within a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 24:1 with a single teacher serving all grade levels.
- All students at the school represent diverse backgrounds, reflecting 100% students of color.
- Located in a midsize city setting, Montessori Preparatory School serves early childhood learners with a Montessori educational approach.
- Tuition information is not specified, but average private elementary tuition in Waco is approximately $9,962.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 42%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Montessori Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Montessori Preparatory School is St. Louis Catholic School (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Episcopal
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
1920 Columbus Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-3966
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1910 Austin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 307-4665
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
4600 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 235-0575
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
1100 E Lake Shore Dr Unit C
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-0159
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum
2517 Mount Carmel Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-8111
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Episcopal
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
1920 Columbus Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-3966
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1910 Austin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 307-4665
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Episcopal
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
1920 Columbus Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-3966
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
4600 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 235-0575
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Waco Ctr For Youth
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 N 19th St
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 745-5339
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 745-5339
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Methodist Children's Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 498-8738
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 498-8738
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Brook Avenue Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Brook Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 750-3562
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 750-3562
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Meridian Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 756-1241
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 756-1241
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Lake Air Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 734 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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