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Montessori School Downtown

4510 Caroline St Houston, TX 77004

Tel: (713) 520-6801

www.montessoridowntown.com

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 138 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 138 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Montessori School Downtown
Pre-K	90
Kind	20
1	15
2	3
3	5
4	3
5	2

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Year Founded

1988

School Calendar

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Campus Size

2 acres

Student Body

Total Students

138 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

28:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

At Montessori School Downtown, we provide the kind of quality child care and creative learning environment for which you have been searching.
Early childhood education takes on new meaning when the child's natural curiosity is encouraged and rewarded.
Attending our school is a "positive" growth experience for all children.
Our active, self-directed educational process fosters the utmost in creative thinking.
We empower the children via a unique balance of freedom and responsibility, both in and out of the classroom.
These early academic success experiences create a joy of learning that lasts a lifetime.
Each child is thoroughly evaluated and personally guided through a self-paced curriculum.
This accounts for individual differences and enables the children to progress at their own speed.
Rich curricula are planned for all ages.
Language development, strong vocabulary, and enhanced general knowledge are emphasized at all levels.

At Montessori School Downtown, we provide the kind of quality child care and creative learning environment for which you have been searching. Early childhood education takes on new meaning when the child's natural curiosity is encouraged and rewarded. Attending our school is a "positive" growth experience for all children. Our active, self-directed educational process fosters the utmost in creative thinking. We empower the children via a unique balance of freedom and responsibility, both in and out of the classroom. These early academic success experiences create a joy of learning that lasts a lifetime. Each child is thoroughly evaluated and personally guided through a self-paced curriculum. This accounts for individual differences and enables the children to progress at their own speed. Rich curricula are planned for all ages. Language development, strong vocabulary, and enhanced general knowledge are emphasized at all levels.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Montessori School Downtown?

The application deadline for Montessori School Downtown is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Montessori School Downtown located?

Montessori School Downtown is located in the Houston Museum District neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other private schools located in Houston Museum District.

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