Located in Austin, TX, Montessori School Lake Travis serves 18 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a rural, nonsectarian Montessori program.
Founded in 1905, the school operates with 2 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 9:1.
Annual tuition is $25,000, which is above the Austin average for elementary private schools.
The student body includes 12.5% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the small enrollment.
Montessori School Lake Travis ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for school history and resources based on founding date and endowment size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 42%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori School Lake Travis?
The application deadline for Montessori School Lake Travis is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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