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.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
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
Application URL
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.
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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori School Downtown is Episcopal High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Montessori Country Day School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Country Day School #3 (0.4 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Montessori Country Day School
Montessori School
5117 La Branch St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 520-0738
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 520-0738
0.4 miles
Gr: K-7 | 79 students
Montessori Country Day School #3
Montessori School
5116 Caroline St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 521-0979
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 521-0979
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
The Joy School
Special Education School
1 Chelsea Blvd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 523-0660
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 523-0660
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
40 Oakdale Street
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 520-0284
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 520-0284
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
5501 Main St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 528-6779
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 528-6779
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 237 students
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