11 preschools near San Antonio, TX, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
The Montessori School of San Antonio
17722 Rogers Ranch Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78258
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A Montessori school in far north-central San Antonio near Loop 1604 and Rogers Ranch Parkway.
A Montessori school along U.S. Highway 281 in the Stone Oak area of far north San Antonio.
Program details(from the school's own site)
Approach: Blend of Montessori and Reggio Emilia (exploration, creativity, independence)
Extracurricular: Yoga, creative expression, gardening; 'Around the World' cultural curriculum
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Primary, and Primary programs (exact ages not stated on the location site)
Teacher credentials: Montessori-certified guides
Montessori Children's House & School
4911 Golden Quail, San Antonio, TX 78240
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A Montessori school off Huebner Road near the Medical Center in northwest San Antonio.
Program details(from the school's own site)
Approach: Montessori (child-centered; practical life, sensorial, math and language materials)
Ages served: 6 weeks to 6 years (Nido/Toddler, Pre-Primary, Primary/Kindergarten)
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 to 5:30
Teacher credentials: Montessori-certified guides; Full Member School of the American Montessori Society (AMS); NECPA accredited; Texas Rising Star 4-star
Immersion Montessori Academy
1539 E Sandalwood Ln, San Antonio, TX 78209
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A Spanish-immersion Montessori preschool in the Alamo Heights area of San Antonio.
Program details(from the school's own site)
Approach: Montessori combined with two-way / 100% Spanish bilingual immersion; hands-on Montessori aligned to state standards (infant, toddler, Pre-K, Lower Elementary)
Languages: Spanish and English (100% Spanish immersion)
Extracurricular: Enrichment (cooking), summer camp; music/movement, art, practical life
Ages served: Ages 2-9 years (infant/toddler 18 months-2 years, Pre-K, Lower Elementary)
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm
Calendar: Year-round
Staff ratios: Small class sizes (Lower Elementary capped at 15); exact teacher-to-child ratio not published
Teacher credentials: Educators trained in CPR/First Aid/AED; 100% bilingual staff
The Little School at Keystone
119 E Craig Place, San Antonio, TX 78212
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A play-based early-childhood program at Keystone School in the Monte Vista area near downtown San Antonio.
Published tuition(from the school's own site)
Pre-K (Junior PreK/PK3 and PreK/PK4) · Full year, 10 monthly payments Jul-Apr — $17,220/year
Fees: Registration fee (at registration) $1,400 · After Care (Pre-K) $20/day or $2,500 prepaid/year
Program details(from the school's own site)
Approach: Accelerated PreK-12 college-prep; Pre-K includes reading, math, science, cultural studies with monthly thematic units and learning centers; no Pre-K homework
Ages served: Pre-K only (Junior PreK/PK3 must be 3 by start of year; PreK/PK4 age 4)
Hours: Campus opens 7:30 AM; Pre-K begins 8:30 AM (arrive by 8:15); fee-based aftercare until 6:00 PM
Calendar: Academic year
Meals: Not included — families provide food
Allergy policy: Students with food allergies must have an Action Plan on file and update forms annually via FACTS/RenWeb
Teacher credentials: Two full-time nurses (LVN and RN); staff Heartsaver CPR/AED certified
Discipline: Positive incentives plus specific consequences; developmentally appropriate methods to help children feel safe, solve problems, and respect others
Sick policy: No student with fever (>100F), vomiting, or diarrhea at school; home until fever-free 24 hours without medication; excluded for contagious illness per AAP
Withdrawal: Tuition refund schedule: 90% before Jul 31, 80% before Aug 31, 60% before Nov 31, 40% before Dec 31, 0% after Dec 31
Dress code: Functional casual dress; footwear required (no bare feet); no personal devices PreK-Grade 4
St. Luke's Episcopal School
15 Saint Lukes Lane, San Antonio, TX 78209
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An Episcopal school with a preschool program in the Alamo Heights area of San Antonio.
Approach: Nurturing, academically challenging Primary School (Pre-K-2nd); language arts, math, science, social studies, arts, outdoor learning, STEM, daily PE and Chapel; Buddy Mentorship
Languages: Spanish
Extracurricular: After-School Care and WELL (coding, chess, sports, cooking); athletics
Ages served: Boys only, Pre-K (age 4) through Grade 8
Meals: Included
Dress code: Uniform required: white SAA t-shirt with blue shorts, navy sweatpants, or blue jeans; athletic shoes; Pre-K/K keep a back-up uniform set for accidents
Spanish Grove Academy (ExcellED Montessori Plus)
22215 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX 78258
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A Montessori-based preschool in the Stone Oak area of north San Antonio.
Published tuition(from the school's own site)
All-inclusive (infants-Pre-K; varies by age/schedule) · Full or part-time — $200-$365/week
Program details(from the school's own site)
Approach: Blend of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and traditional with inquiry-based learning; theme-based 50/50 dual-language (Spanish/English); Estrellita Spanish reading for Pre-K
Languages: Spanish and English (50/50 dual-language immersion; native/near-native Spanish teachers)
Extracurricular: Yoga/mindfulness, music, STEM (built into tuition); summer camp and after-school (ages 6-12)
Ages served: 10 weeks-6 years (infants, toddlers, primary/preschool incl. Advanced Pre-K and kindergarten); after-school through age 12
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Meals: Included
Allergy policy: Nut-free school
Staff ratios: Classes kept below Texas state maximums (e.g. infants 2:8; toddler/preschool below the 22/36 state caps)
Preschool tuition in San Antonio depends on the program, the schedule (half-day vs. full-day), and the approach — Montessori and full-day private programs usually cost more than part-time or co-op options. Where a school publishes pricing it's shown on its listing above; otherwise ask the school for a current quote. Our guide on how much preschool costs shows how to compare the real price, and how to afford preschool covers subsidies, TK, and Head Start that can lower it.
What preschool approaches are available in San Antonio?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia and play-based programs in San Antonio, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in San Antonio?
Preschool tuition in San Antonio varies widely by program, schedule (half- vs. full-day), and approach — Montessori and full-day private programs typically cost more. Pricing is shown on a listing where the school publishes it; otherwise contact the school. Our guide on how much preschool costs explains how to compare the real price, and how to afford preschool covers subsidies and free options.
Are there Montessori preschools in San Antonio?
Yes — 7 Montessori programs are listed in San Antonio above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in San Antonio private?
Most standalone preschools in San Antonio are private (tuition-based). Free and lower-cost options can exist too — Transitional Kindergarten, state pre-K, and Head Start — which our guides on preschool cost and how to afford preschool explain.
How do I choose a preschool in San Antonio?
Shortlist nearby schools, then tour your top choices. Our guides on how to choose a preschool and the questions to ask on a tour walk you through it step by step.