Waco Montessori School

Private Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

1920 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX

Austin Avenue Neighborhood

4.5

5.0

School Details

Students
256

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Annual Tuition
$8,800

Niche Grade Details

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

50%

Female

50%

White

81.6%

Hispanic

7.9%

Two or more races

4.6%

Asian

4.6%

Black

1.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 NicheUser

5/9/2016

The teachers are truly amazing. Each classroom is organized and structured in a way that allows them to lead effectively. WMS teachers are what sets the school apart, to be honest. I have never seen such dedication and professionalism.

4.0 NicheUser

5/9/2016

There is a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Parents and students are both engaged!

5.0 NicheUser

5/9/2016

WMS is a happy place. The students are engaged and display a genuine love of learning, fueled by their teachers and the effectiveness of the Montessori method. I would choose this school over and over again.

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5.0 parent

9/23/2012

My "child" is a young adult aged 23 now. He attended Waco Montessori School from preschool through sixth grade. His love of learning, creativity, and independence were all fostered and encouraged by WMS. His WMS classmates grew up to be leaders in their middle and high schools. Thank you, WMS teache...

5.0 parent

5/11/2011

This is the perfect school for our kids. Our problems with other schools were poor communication, rigid curriculum, and administrative inaction. The teachers at WMS foster positive attitudes and a love of learning that my children had lost at their former school. The motivation to learn comes from w...

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List Price Range

$212K - $770K

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Average Home Value

$430,515

Median Lot Size

10,454 Sq Ft

% Renters

56%

Average Household Income

$107,139

% of College Grads

46.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

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Waco Montessori School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-6 located at 1920 Columbus Ave in Waco, TX. Annual tuition is $8,800. The school has a total enrollment of 256 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The average home value in this area is $430,515. Discover additional schools in the area, like St Louis Catholic School, Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School, Live Oak Classical School, and more. Learn more about what Waco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waco Montessori School.

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