Located in Houston's Briar Village neighborhood, Westside Montessori School combines convenience with quality education. Westside Montessori School is a private school nurturing prekindergarten through eighth-grade students.
The school's mission is to educate young children while upholding the American Montessori Society principles and philosophies. The Montessori method aims to help children reach their full potential by using Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy of letting them follow their internal instincts.
An initiative led by a group of parents in the spring of 1977 led to the founding of Westside Montessori School. Still adhering to its founding principles, the school has grown from its original two classrooms to a multi-facility campus. The school focuses on a core curriculum including history, economics, government, English, pre-algebra, fine arts and more.
With almost 200 students, Westside Montessori School has five buildings for each grade level. The campus features a large, fenced playground area for students to play on. After-school activities are plentiful, with options such as martial arts, dance, drawing club and more.
Students at Westside Montessori School are taught the value of giving back to the community. Volunteerism is prevalent throughout the school with fundraising events and community service in book and coat drives, bake sales, helping at the Houston Food Bank and more.
During the school year, catering provides hot lunches and snacks five days per week for an additional fee. Additionally, the school offers a summer session with enrichment classes such as science, art, movement and more.
Westside Montessori School
Private Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-8
13555 Briar Forest Dr,
Houston, TX
150
Students
A+
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Annual Tuition
$16,200
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
56.4%
Female
43.6%
White
44.7%
Asian
28.7%
Black
9.6%
Hispanic
9.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
7.4%
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/15/2025
We're so thankful we found Westside Montessori when we had a real need and our daughter was easily welcomed in.The Upper El teachers are incredibly kind, patient, and truly get to know each child as an individual. There's a nice balance between structure and freedom, allowing students to explore and...
6/1/2025
Our triplets love WMS. The teachers and staff are caring and really enjoy their work. We have noticed a tremendous difference in our children since they started at WMS. They are more independent, curious, and their verbal language has exploded.
5/20/2025
Our family has been a part of the Westside Montessori community for five years, and we currently have two children attending. We have always appreciated the encouragement of parent involvement in the school and are grateful for those opportunities to be a part of the place where our children go to l...
5/18/2025
My son just completed his first year at Westside Montessori School, and it has been a truly wonderful experience. From day one, he was excited to go to school and looked forward to it every single day. He has really embraced the Montessori approach to learning—it keeps him engaged, curious, and moti...
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List Price Range
$145K - $1.7M
Homes For Sale
190
Average Home Value
$360,074
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Average Household Income
$78,033
% of College Grads
42.7%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,248 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
59.1%
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Westside Montessori School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 13555 Briar Forest Dr in Houston, TX. Annual tuition is $16,200. The school has a total enrollment of 150 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Westside Montessori School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average home value in this area is $360,074. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Village School, Katy Montessori School, Memorial Private High School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westside Montessori School.