Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Waco Montessori School
About the School
- Please visit our website for more information.
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- The mission of Waco Montessori School is to educate children in a nurturing, stimulating Montessori environment that appreciates and celebrates the difference in each child, encourages respect for oneself and others, and develops life-long learning and problem-solving skills.
- Montessori teachers strive to help children meet these objectives through the preparation of an environment which enables them to choose their work and complete it.
- Lessons in practical life, sensorial apparatus, language, math, and culture are given individually as well as in small and large groups.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Waco Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
278 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 42%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
18%
Admissions Director
Tammy Hector
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
School Notes
- The mission of Waco Montessori School is to educate children in a nurturing, stimulating environment that appreciates and celebrates the difference in each child, encourages respect for oneself and others, and develops life-long learning and problem-solving skills. Montessori teachers strive to help children meet these objectives through the preparation of an environment which enables them to choose their work and complete it. Lessons in practical life, sensorial apparatus, language, math, and culture are given individually as well as in small and large groups.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Waco Montessori School often compared to?
Waco Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Pauls Episcopal Day School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Waco Montessori School offer?
Waco Montessori School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football and Volleyball.
What is Waco Montessori School's ranking?
Waco Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Waco Montessori School?
The application deadline for Waco Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Waco Montessori School located?
Waco Montessori School is located in the Austin Avenue neighborhood of Waco, TX.
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The nearest high school to Waco Montessori School is Reicher Catholic High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Summit School Waco (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Pauls Episcopal Day School (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Episcopal
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
1100 E Lake Shore Dr Unit C
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-0159
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
1100 E Lake Shore Dr Unit C
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-0159
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Episcopal
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
1100 E Lake Shore Dr Unit C
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-0159
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Episcopal
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1910 Austin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 307-4665
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Episcopal
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
4600 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 235-0575
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
4600 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 235-0575
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
6125 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2122
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum
2517 Mount Carmel Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-8111
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1910 Austin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 307-4665
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Episcopal
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
4600 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 235-0575
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Episcopal
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
4600 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 235-0575
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
6125 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2122
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(254) 836-4635
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(254) 836-4635
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Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
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Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
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1/
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700 S 15th St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 750-3736
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 750-3736
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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2100 Ross
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-4171
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-4171
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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2415 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 750-3930
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 750-3930
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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