Paloma Montessori School (2026-27 Profile)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 70 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

Paloma Montessori School in San Marcos, TX, serves 70 students in kindergarten within a rural, nonsectarian early childhood program.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 4 teaching staff members.
The student body includes approximately 29% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural community.
Paloma Montessori School offers a co–educational environment focused exclusively on kindergarten–level education.
Located near other private schools in San Marcos, the school provides an option for families seeking a rural early learning program.

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 70 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

70 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Paloma Montessori School?

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

The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Paloma Montessori School is Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos (3.5 miles away)

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