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Stepping Stones

1607 E Griffin Pkwy Mission, TX 78572

Tel: (956) 424-9700

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Located in Mission, TX, Stepping Stones is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool and kindergarten students in a small city setting.
Founded in 1905, the school enrolls 10 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 2 teachers.
Stepping Stones has 100% students of color, ranking in the top 20% statewide for diversity among private schools in Texas.
The school's tuition is $25,000 per year, which is above the Hidalgo County average for elementary private schools.
Stepping Stones is recognized for its long history and school resources compared to other private schools in the state.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Stepping Stones ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Stepping Stones
Pre-K	4
Kind	6

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Student Body

Total Students

10 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What schools are Stepping Stones often compared to?

Stepping Stones is often viewed alongside schools like The Fun Of Learning Montessori Center by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Stepping Stones?

The application deadline for Stepping Stones is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Hidalgo County, TX is $5,079 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).