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 Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
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 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
St. Pauls Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Waco Montessori School
Montessori School
1920 Columbus Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-3966
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-3966
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3
Summit School Waco
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1910 Austin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 307-4665
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 307-4665
2.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Valor Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
4600 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 235-0575
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 235-0575
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Parkview Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1100 E Lake Shore Dr Unit C
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-0159
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-0159
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
2517 Mount Carmel Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-8111
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-8111
3.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 288 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
St. Pauls Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Waco Montessori School
Montessori School
1920 Columbus Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-3966
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-3966
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3
Summit School Waco
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1910 Austin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 307-4665
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 307-4665
2.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
St. Pauls Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Waco Montessori School
Montessori School
1920 Columbus Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-3966
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-3966
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3
Valor Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
4600 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 235-0575
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 235-0575
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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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