Westside Montessori School has provided toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school programs for children aged 18 months through 12 years old for more than 45 years in the Energy Corridor of Houston, Texas. Our mission is to nurture and educate the young child while upholding the American Montessori Society principles and philosophies.
Westside Montessori School is a non-profit organization, and our faculty is dedicated to the development of each child`s potential while maintaining and securing a beautifully prepared environment in which each child may grow and flourish.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1977
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Campus Size
4 acres
Student Body
Total Students
175 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on age of student and attendance schedules. Please visit westsidemontessori.org or call the school at 281.556.5970 for details.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer school is limited to currently enrolled students and WMS alumni
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubCoder Kids
Spanish
Arts and Music Programs:
Crafts & Crochet ClubDrawing and Painting
School Notes
- School Motto: Learn with passion to live with purpose.
- Westside Montessori School was founded in Houston, Texas in the Spring of 1977 by a small group of passionate parents in the Memorial area. Their goal was to establish a parent cooperative affiliated with the American Montessori Society. We have operated as such continuously since the fall of 1977. We are very blessed to have many families and students from all around the world. Our school population reflects a wide diversity of cultures that WMS wholeheartedly embraces and values. The beauty of Montessori education is that it is universal and meets children's developmental needs no matter their country or background.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Westside Montessori School offer a summer program?
Yes, Westside Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Westside Montessori School offer?
Westside Montessori School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Dance, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Soccer, Track and Field and Winter Track.
When is the application deadline for Westside Montessori School?
The application deadline for Westside Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Westside Montessori School located?
Westside Montessori School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 25 other private schools located in Westside.
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