Austin Montessori School

What Austin Montessori School does

Austin Montessori School is a private, independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit Montessori school founded in 1967 in Austin, Texas, by Donna Bryant Goertz. It is the oldest Montessori school in Austin and operates three campus locations within 10 miles of the Texas Capitol: Sunset Trail (administrative hub, ages 16 months-12 years), Great Northern (ages 16 months-6 years), and Gaines Creek (Adolescent Community, ages 12-15 years). The school delivers the full Montessori educational continuum from 16 months through 15 years using Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)-recognized methodology, supported by 26 AMI-trained educators across 70 total faculty, pedagogical support, and administrative staff serving approximately 350 enrolled children.

The school's core products are its four age-segmented programs: Youngest Children's Community (16-36 months), Children's House (3-6 years), Elementary (6-12 years, with Early and Upper sub-communities), and the Adolescent Community (12-15 years). The Adolescent program operates from the unique Center for Work and Study at Gaines Creek, featuring practical occupations, humanities, mathematics, Spanish, and international travel including an Italy trip. Supplementary offerings include Clubhouse and Club Mundi after-school programs, eight-week summer enrichment, shuttle bus service, private music lessons, napping programs, and parent education workshops (Positive Discipline, The Silent Journey and Discovery, Montessori at Home).

The business model is tuition-driven, with annual tuition ranging from approximately $16,506 to $22,898 depending on program and schedule (Traditional Year vs. Year Round, Morning vs. Extended Day), plus application ($100), registration ($300/student, $600/family cap), and new family ($500) fees. Sibling discounts begin at the third child (10%) and the fourth child (50%), with tuition assistance available through Smart Aid-based financial assessment. The school is supplemented by Annual Fund tax-deductible donations and the Fiesta annual fundraising gala. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer across three physical Austin campuses; the go-to-market motion involves inquiry forms, scheduled admissions calls, in-person tours, prospective-parent education events, and a $100 online application with sibling and event-engagement priority.

Name

Austin Montessori School

Legal name

Austin Montessori School

Website

https://austinmontessori.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Austin Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit private school in Austin, Texas, offering the full AMI-recognized Montessori educational continuum for 350 children aged 16 months to 15 years across three campuses, funded primarily by tuition and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Education / Montessori School Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Montessori Preschools (EDACABAC), Montessori Early Learning Academies (EDACADAA)

Keywords

• Montessori education
• Private preschool
• Early childhood programs
• Adolescent community education
• Parent education workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for educational programs. Tuition can be paid in full or in monthly installments. Programs include Youngest Children's Community (16 months-3 years), Children's House (3-6 years), Elementary (6-12 years), and Adolescent Community (12-15 years).
2. After-school Programs: Revenue from optional Clubhouse and Club Mundi after-school programs for elementary and adolescent students, and Casa de Suenos/Casita napping programs for younger children.
3. Transportation Services: Optional shuttle bus service between campuses for elementary and adolescent students.
4. Application and Registration Fees: Non-refundable application fee ($100 per application) and registration fees ($300 per student, max $600 per family).
5. Annual Fund Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the Annual Fund supporting operating budget, tuition assistance, teacher training, and capital expenses. School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Austin Montessori School delivers authentic Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)-recognized education for children from 16 months through 15 years of age across three Austin, Texas campuses. The school offers a full continuum of programs: Youngest Children's Community (16-36 months), Children's House (3-6 years), Elementary (6-12 years), and Adolescent Community (12-15 years), supplemented by after-school care, summer enrichment, transportation, napping, and parent education services.

Product overview

Austin Montessori School is a private Montessori educational institution offering a comprehensive, multi-level program for children from 16 months to 15 years of age. The school's core educational products include four main programs: Youngest Children's Community (toddlers 16-36 months), Children's House (ages 3-6), Elementary (ages 6-12), and Adolescent Community (ages 12-15). These programs follow authentic Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) methodology. Supplementary offerings include after-school programs (Clubhouse and Club Mundi), summer enrichment programs, shuttle bus service, private music lessons, napping programs (Casa de Suenos and Casita), and parent education workshops including Positive Discipline and The Silent Journey and Discovery. The school operates across three campuses in Austin, Texas.

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Products and services

• Youngest Children's Community (16-36 months) A Montessori program for children from 16 months to 3 years old, focusing on gross and fine motor skills, independence, language development, and community belonging within a nurturing prepared environment. Available in Traditional Year and Year-Round formats with Morning and Extended Day options.
• Children's House (3-6 years) A primary-level Montessori community for children ages 3-6 years offering practical life, sensorial exploration, language, mathematics, and cultural subjects through Montessori materials and self-directed learning. Available in Traditional Year and Year-Round formats with Morning and Extended Day options.
• Elementary Program (6-12 years) Montessori elementary program for children ages 6-12 implementing the Cosmic Education curriculum that integrates geography, biology, history, language, mathematics, and the sciences through interdisciplinary learning. Includes Early Elementary (6-9) and Upper Elementary (9-12) communities.
• Adolescent Community (12-15 years) The Center for Work and Study at Gaines Creek provides education for adolescents ages 12-15, featuring hands-on learning through occupations, humanities, language arts, mathematics, Spanish, and field experiences including an Italy trip. Operated as a unique Montessori Adolescent Program — the only one in Austin.
• Clubhouse and Club Mundi After-School Programs After-school supervision and activity programs for elementary children (ages 6-12, Clubhouse) and adolescents (Club Mundi), offered until 5:30 PM at additional cost ($3,675 per year).
• Summer Enrichment Programs Eight-week summer enrichment programs offered in June and July for elementary children ages 6-12 years, providing continued learning and engagement during the summer break.
• Shuttle Bus Service Transportation service between Great Northern Campus and Gaines Creek Campus for elementary and adolescent students, with stops at Sunset Trail campus. Limited to 28 children; priced at $840 one-way or $1,680 both ways annually.
• Private Music Lessons On-site private music lessons offered at Great Northern and Sunset Trail campuses, with scheduling and payments arranged directly with music teachers.
• Casa de Suenos and Casita Napping Programs Casa de Suenos provides napping for children in Youngest Children's Community (Dragonfly, Butterfly, and Ladybug Garden programs); Casita provides a nap room for Traditional Year Children's House children ages 2.5-4.5 not yet in Extended Day.
• Early Arrival Program Optional early arrival supervision from 7:30 AM for children in various programs, available at additional cost ($1,575 per year for all levels).

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates successfully transition to and excel in college preparatory high schools including St. Andrews Episcopal

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gracie Barra Dripping SpringsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 February 2026Fiesta 2026 Friendship Sponsor. School fundraising event sponsor providing visibility within AMS community through print and digital collateral and social media recognition.
• The Cleaning AuthorityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 February 2026Fiesta 2026 Friendship Sponsor and sponsor of Austin Montessori School's annual fundraising gala, with recognition in event materials and community communications.
• Thriv CollectiveminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 February 2026Fiesta 2026 Joy Sponsor. Stephanie Joos, founder and CEO of Thriv Collective, is also a board member of Austin Montessori School, demonstrating personal and professional connection to the school community.
• Joe and Sharla DeMedeirosminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 February 2026Fiesta 2026 Joy Sponsor. Individual family sponsors supporting school fundraising event.
• 360MDminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 February 2026Fiesta 2026 Joy Sponsor. Healthcare provider sponsor for school's annual fundraising gala.
• Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary accrediting agency for Montessori education. AMI was established in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori to maintain and propagate her educational philosophy. Austin Montessori School is recognized by AMI, with all lead guides, Head of School, pedagogical directors, and senior administrators trained by AMI. AMI offers rigorous teacher training requiring full academic year or three summers, culminating in oral and written exams.
• Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional accrediting body for private schools in Texas. Austin Montessori School is accredited by TAAPS, which sets standards of excellence in Texas education.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization for independent schools. Austin Montessori School maintains membership for professional development and standards alignment.
• Enrollment Management Association (EMA)minorOthersProfessional organization supporting enrollment management practices. School maintains membership for admissions best practices.
• Independent School Management (ISM)minorOthersProfessional organization supporting independent school management and leadership. School maintains membership for operational best practices.
• Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS)coreOthersState regulatory agency that licenses before- and after-school programs for children from birth to age six. School is licensed by TDFPS and subject to inspections to ensure minimum standards compliance.
• Smart AidminorOthersIndependent financial assessment service used for tuition assistance determinations. The school uses Smart Aid to determine financial need for tuition assistance awards.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Norwood School: Independent K-8 school in Bethesda, Maryland. Comparable as a non-profit private school with similar tuition band, enrollment scale, and parent partnership model, though not Montessori-aligned.
• The Langley School: Independent private K-8 school in McLean, Virginia. Comparable as a non-profit, premium independent school with similar enrollment scale and parent engagement model, though using a more traditional rather than Montessori pedagogy.

Broad incumbents

• Sidwell Friends School: Highly selective independent PK-12 Quaker school in Washington, D.C. Comparable as a premium non-profit private school with similar family demographic and tuition band, but offers a broader academic program rather than Montessori-specific pedagogy.
• Guidepost Montessori: National Montessori school operator with multiple campuses and a franchised/affiliated model. Comparable in Montessori methodology and target demographic, but operates as a for-profit scaled chain rather than a single-site non-profit.

Direct peers

• New City School: Independent progressive school in St. Louis inspired by Montessori methods, serving early childhood through grade 6. Comparable in non-profit structure, progressive pedagogy, and parent education programming.
• The Barrie School: Independent AMI-recognized school in Silver Spring, Maryland, serving toddlers through grade 12 with a similar Montessori-through-adolescent model and comparable tuition pricing.
• Beauvoir School: Independent Montessori school in Washington, D.C. serving primary-age children. Comparable as a non-profit, Montessori-methodology independent school with selective admissions and parent partnership focus.
• Marin Montessori School: AMI-accredited independent Montessori school in Marin County, California, serving ages 18 months through 15 years. Directly comparable in continuum, AMI affiliation, non-profit structure, and parent experience.
• Aidan Montessori School: Independent AMI-recognized Montessori school in Washington, D.C. serving toddlers through adolescents. Highly comparable model: full-continuum AMI methodology, non-profit, premium tuition, similar scale (~300 students).
• Greensboro Montessori School: AMI-recognized independent Montessori school in North Carolina offering toddler through adolescent programs. Comparable as a non-profit, full-continuum AMI school with similar tuition band and parent education programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/austinmontessori
• Instagraminstagram.com/austinmontessori
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/austin-montessori-school

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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