1. The Little School at Keystone
119 E Craig Place, San Antonio, TX 78212
Play-based · Inquire
Why it stands out: Published tuition · Detailed policies
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
Languages: Spanish (afternoon enrichment)
Extracurricular: Morning enrichments (yoga, science, music, PE); afternoon (soccer, martial arts, piano, Spanish, dance); extended day
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
2. Spanish Grove Academy (ExcellED Montessori Plus)
22215 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX 78258
Montessori · Inquire
Why it stands out: Published tuition · Staff ratios listed
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)
Teacher credentials: Experienced early-childhood educators; Spanish teachers native/near-native, fully bilingual
3. San Antonio Academy of Texas
117 E French Place, San Antonio, TX 78212
Preschool · Inquire
Why it stands out: Published tuition
An independent boys' school offering a Pre-Kindergarten program in the Monte Vista area near downtown San Antonio.
Published tuition (from the school's own site)- Pre-K · Full year (annual/semi-annual/monthly plans) — $22,400/year
- Kindergarten · Full year — $23,700/year
Fees: Application fee $50 · Technology fee (Pre-K) $60
Program details (from the school's own site)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
4. St. Luke's Episcopal School
15 Saint Lukes Lane, San Antonio, TX 78209
Preschool · Inquire
Why it stands out: Published tuition
An Episcopal school with a preschool program in the Alamo Heights area of San Antonio.
Published tuition (from the school's own site)- PK3-PK4 (full day) · Full day — $18,950/year
- Kindergarten · Full day — $20,925/year
Fees: Application fee $85 · Enrollment deposit (with contract) $1,500
Program details (from the school's own site)Approach: Balanced curriculum integrating play, exploration, and structured learning; small class sizes with individualized support
Languages: Spanish (enrichment)
Extracurricular: STEM, Spanish, art and music
Ages served: 18 months through Grade 8; Early Childhood: The Mustard Seed (18 mo-age 3), PK3, PK4, Kindergarten
Hours: Before care 7:30-8:00 AM (included); after-school care to 6:00 PM (extra fee); exact instructional hours not stated
Meals: Included
Potty-training: Required
5. The Montessori School of San Antonio
17722 Rogers Ranch Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78258
Montessori · Inquire
Why it stands out: Published tuition
A Montessori school in far north-central San Antonio near Loop 1604 and Rogers Ranch Parkway.
Published tuition (from the school's own site)- Primary Half-day (ages 3-4) · Half-day — $12,940/year
- Primary Full-day (Kindergarten) · Full day — $18,170/year
- Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3) · Full day — $20,428/year
Fees: Application fee (per applicant) $90 · Enrollment deposit (per student) $750
Program details (from the school's own site)Approach: Montessori (hands-on, experiential; small class sizes for individualized learning)
Extracurricular: Athletics & activities; after-school childcare
Ages served: Age 3 (Primary) through Grade 8
Calendar: Academic year
6. Alphabetz Montessori
12026 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78253
Montessori · Inquire
Why it stands out: Published tuition
A Montessori school on Culebra Road in far west San Antonio.
Published tuition (from the school's own site)- Summer Camp (ages 5-12) · Weekly; includes STEM, field trips, meals & snacks — $250/week
Program details (from the school's own site)Approach: Montessori (respect for the child, individualized learning, prepared environment; student-led, self-paced)
Extracurricular: STEAM; outdoor gardening; playground; summer camp
Ages served: 6 weeks to 5 years (Infant, Pre-Toddler, Toddler, Pre-School); plus before/after care and summer camp for ages 5-12
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM; closed weekends
Teacher credentials: Certified Montessori teachers and qualified assistants (no specifics published)
7. Immersion Montessori Academy
1539 E Sandalwood Ln, San Antonio, TX 78209
Montessori · Inquire
Why it stands out: Staff ratios listed
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
8. Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool
20515 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78258
Reggio-inspired · Inquire
Why it stands out: Program details
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in the Stone Oak area of north San Antonio.
Program details (from the school's own site)Approach: Reggio Emilia-inspired (child self-directs and self-paces; social, emotional, cognitive, physical development)
Languages: Spanish (enrichment)
Extracurricular: Culinary class, music, Spanish, yoga
Ages served: 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten
Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm; flexible full & part-time (M-F, M/W/F, or T/Th)
Meals: Included
9. Montessori Children's House & School
4911 Golden Quail, San Antonio, TX 78240
Montessori · Inquire
Why it stands out: Program details
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
10. Montessori Kids Universe Shavano
13807 Red Maple Wood, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78249
Montessori · Inquire
Why it stands out: Program details
A Montessori school in the Shavano Park area of northwest San Antonio.
Program details (from the school's own site)Approach: Blend of Montessori and Reggio Emilia (exploration, creativity, independence)
Languages: Spanish (Spanish-immersion / bilingual program)
Extracurricular: Yoga, music/creative expression, gardening; dance and soccer
Ages served: 12 weeks to 5 years (Infant, Toddler, Pre-Primary, Primary)
Teacher credentials: Experienced Montessori-certified guides
Potty-training: Not required
11. Montessori Kids Universe Stone Oak
24170 U.S. Hwy 281 N, San Antonio, TX 78258
Montessori · Inquire
Why it stands out: Program details
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
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