Kenmont Montessori School

The foundation of the Montessori approach is based on the premise that education should be an aid to life.
In order to develop a child's physical, intellectual, and spiritual powers to the fullest, children must have freedom.
This freedom is achieved through order and self discipline. Respect for a child's personality and trust is the inner potentialities are essential to self esteem and creating a complete adult.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Kenmont Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
400 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Kenmont Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The foundation of the Montessori approach is based on the premise that education should be an aid to life. In order to develop a child's physical, intellectual, and spiritual powers to the fullest, children must have freedom. This freedom is achieved through order and self discipline. Respect for a child's personality and trust is the inner potentialities are essential to self esteem and creating a complete adult.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Diana Torteya - Salutatorian – Saint Joseph Academy Class of 2016, University: Washington University in St. Louis. -
    • Yawar Ali - Salutatorian – Med High Class of 2016, University: UT Dallas (UT PACT BA/MD Program with UT Southwestern Medical School). -
    • Brenda Torteya - Valedictorian – Saint Joseph Academy Class of 2016, University: Washington University in St. Louis. -
    • Niroshan Anandasivam - Valedictorian – Science Academy of South Texas, University: Princeton University. -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Kenmont Montessori School often compared to?
Kenmont Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Brownsville Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Kenmont Montessori School?
Kenmont Montessori School famous alumni include: Diana Torteya - Salutatorian – Saint Joseph Academy Class of 2016, University: Washington University in St. Louis., Yawar Ali - Salutatorian – Med High Class of 2016, University: UT Dallas (UT PACT BA/MD Program with UT Southwestern Medical School)., Brenda Torteya - Valedictorian – Saint Joseph Academy Class of 2016, University: Washington University in St. Louis. and Niroshan Anandasivam - Valedictorian – Science Academy of South Texas, University: Princeton University..
What is Kenmont Montessori School's ranking?
Kenmont Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Kenmont Montessori School?
The application deadline for Kenmont Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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