Who We Are
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Austin Montessori School is an independent 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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Children and Adolescents Currently Enrolled -
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Years offering authentic Montessori education -
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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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Dedicated Faculty and Administrative Staff -
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Educators Trained by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
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Christina & Chris
"After months of searching, we decided on AMS and moved our family to Austin. It was a leap of faith to move during a pandemic, but now a year later, we couldn’t be more pleased with our choice."
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Jiang & Xiaolan
"The school has provided an environment for our children to explore their individualities, and we as their parents have also been able to rediscover ourselves...allowing us to grow with our children together!"
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Maya & Andrew
"Every decision made by the school is done with great intention, resulting in excellence in every way. We are especially grateful for the care and thoughtfulness that went into planning during a pandemic."
Of Interest In Our Community
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AMS Annual Book Drive!
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Conference Days
Designated Conference Days: No School for Children (ADAY in session 10/21)
How Can We Help
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Visit One of Our Three Campuses
We look forward to welcoming you to Austin Montessori School! We are 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. Austin Montessori School complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), as amended, which incorporates and expands upon the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and any other legally-protected classification or status protected by applicable law.
