Who We Are
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Austin Montessori School is a private school for children and adolescents from 16 months to 15 years of age, and the oldest Montessori school in Austin, Texas.
Our mission is to guide the development of each child towards their full and unknown potential. We cultivate compassion and respect, independence and belonging, and freedom and self-discipline, in rich academic and social environments that honor the complementary needs of the individual and the community. We provide an educational setting that is inclusive, recognizes the authentic nature of the child, and nurtures a reverence for the natural order of the universe.
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Early Childhood
Austin Montessori School's Early Childhood programs for children aged 16 months - 6 years old offer full and half-day options, five days a week. Our all-year programs are in session during spring break and through the summer. -
Elementary
The Montessori elementary curriculum is designed as an integrated whole serving the needs of children from 6 - 12 years old. We also offer after-school care, and enrichment programs during spring break and the summer. -
Adolescent
Austin Montessori School’s Center for Work and Study at Gaines Creek is a unique educational environment for students aged 12 - 15 years old following Dr. Maria Montessori's vision. We are the only Montessori Adolescent Program in Austin.
Fast Facts
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58
Years delivering high fidelity Montessori pedagogy -
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Children and Adolescents Currently Enrolled -
70
Dedicated Faculty, Pedagogical Support and Administrative Staff -
26
Educators Trained by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) -
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Classroom Communities, Ages 16 Months - 15 Years -
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Early Childhood Programs, 4 Year Round -
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Weeks Elementary Summer Enrichment Programs
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Elizabeth & Campbell
"Our experience at Austin Montessori School has been extraordinary and life-changing. We have observed and participated in our daughter’s course of development and education across twelve years and alongside a compassionate and supportive school community. Our daughter began her Montessori education in the Children’s House and blossomed into a responsible, empathetic, and skilled individual in the Adolescent Community. We are happy that our daughter’s learning experience at Austin Montessori School includes practical work, local, regional, and international travel, creative expression, occupations, and strong adult and peer relationships. We believe her experience truly exemplifies education for peace."
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Shayna
"My son attended Austin Montessori from the Children's House all the way through full-cycle in the adolescent community. I believe Austin Montessori supported him in fully becoming himself - a tremendous gift in a world that seems to push us to become what it wants instead. He has grown into a mature, considerate, thoughtful, playful, curious, collaborative, intrinsically driven young man who is now excelling in advanced classes at a college prep high school (St. Andrews Episcopal). The grounding he received at AMS and the experience of belonging and contributing to a community have helped him succeed beyond AMS. I am so grateful he was given the freedom, encouragement, and support to be his fullest self, and I will always be thankful for the incredible teachers and staff at AMS. I wish every child got this care."
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Sean & Zahra
"When searching for a school for our older son, who is now eight years old, we must have visited a dozen schools across town and observed what was taking place in the classroom. We felt that Austin Montessori integrated independence and structure in such a beautiful way that was unmatched elsewhere. ... As they began transitioning from the Children's House to Early Elementary, we visited other schools with strong reputations to see if there might be something there that we were missing. We saw a one-size-fits-all approach that contrasted with the Montessori approach, where each child is learning because they are met where they are and progressing at a pace that is appropriate to their needs."
Of Interest In Our Community
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Austin Montessori School Commencement Ceremony 2025
Please join us to celebrate the commencement of the Austin Montessori School Adolescent Community class of 2025. This event will take place at the Gaines Creek campus at 7 pm on Friday, May 23, 2025. Please RSVP here. Families of current students, staff, and alumni are warmly invited to attend.Read More -
Austin Montessori School Alumni Parent Voices
Read MoreChoosing a Montessori education for our children goes against the grain of traditional schooling and popular culture in many ways. Parents contemplating a full commitment to Montessori through early adolescence frequently ask questions such as:- Where do AMS adolescents who complete three years at Gaines Creek go on to attend high school?
- How does the AMS adolescent experience support a child’s academic, social, and emotional growth, enabling them to navigate the environment of a traditional high school?
How can parents support their children as they transition to a new, non-Montessori environment, fostering resilience and growth through this period of adolescent change? - What traits do Montessori alums possess that differentiate them from their peers and drive them to pursue initiatives that make a difference in the world?
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20th Annual Austin Montessori School Fall Festival!
Read MoreSaturday, Nov. 911 am - 2 pmSunset Trail CampusWe can hardly believe it, but fall is here! Please save the date for the 20th Annual Austin Montessori School Fall Festival. This year’s festival will celebrate Diwali.Join us for:- Cultural activities organized by the parents of each classroom community including Rangoli, Flower Garlands, Diya Painting, Paper Lanterns, Puppet Theater explaining the legend of Diwali with figures made by the Rainsong children, Dandiya stick decorating.
- Live music by Third Eye - a trio comprising of saxophone, keyboard, and tabla. The band will perform music by John Coltrane and other American jazz musicians who incorporated some of the sounds of Indian music into their own.
- Bollywood Dancing by the faculty, parents, and children (Trust us, you won’t want to miss this!).
- A rock climbing wall for older children.
- An inflatable 18-foot slide for younger children.
- Face Painting, courtesy of the Clay family.
- Indian food by Dosa Shack.
- Drinks and treats by Afuga Coffee.
- A farm stand with produce and products created by the students in the Adolescent Community.
- Popcorn and AMS swag by the Parents Association.
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We look forward to welcoming you to Austin Montessori School, an independent school situated on three beautiful campuses, all within 10 miles of the capitol in Austin, Texas.
Austin Montessori School
Austin Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex or gender, disability, or age in providing educational services, activities, and programs. The school adheres to all applicable state and federal non-discrimination laws for private, non-profit educational institutions.
