Funding fit for Montessori School of Downtown
As of October 9, 2026, Montessori School of Downtown does not appear in the Texas TEFA participating-school finder. Schools can apply at any time if they meet the accreditation and two-year operating requirements. If you are considering this school, ask whether it has applied. You can also look at school-based aid, the federal scholarship tax credit that starts in January 2027, and the participating schools nearby listed below.
The school also serves pre-K. TEFA pays the full award for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds whose families meet the free public pre-K criteria (income, English learner, military, foster care and similar). Kindergarten eligibility is broader, so a child can stay at the same school.
Independent schools set their own need-based aid. A school may weigh a TEFA award when it decides aid, but it may not charge a TEFA family a different tuition.
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In the U.S. Department of Education's Private School Survey (2021-22), the school reported 18 K-12 students, 2 full-time-equivalent teachers and a 9:1 student-teacher ratio.
Associations (federal survey): Montessori association.
Questions to ask this school
- Have you applied to participate in TEFA? When do you expect a decision?
- What is tuition for my child's grade, and which fees (registration, books, technology, uniforms, lunch) can be paid from the TEFA account?
- Which discounts do you offer (sibling, church member, employee), and what need-based aid is available for the balance?
- Will you accept the TEFA payment schedule (25% July, 25% October, 50% February), or do you need a deposit from personal funds?
- Are you a Texas Rising Star provider, and do you take Workforce Solutions child care assistance for before- and after-care?
TEFA with an IEP: what it's worth near Pearland
| Home district | TEFA-funded students (Jul 29, 2026) | IEP: speech only (00) | IEP: mainstream (40) | IEP: resource / self-contained (41-45) | IEP: residential facility (81-89) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland ISD | 276 | $11,450 | $17,207 | $16,054 | $26,574 |
| Alvin ISD | 429 | $11,439 | $17,132 | $15,991 | $26,395 |
| Brazosport ISD | 196 | $11,398 | $16,847 | $15,755 | $25,714 |
| Angleton ISD | 118 | $11,421 | $17,006 | $15,887 | $26,094 |
Totals = $10,474 base + the district add-on from the Comptroller's 2026-27 Special Education Funding Table, capped at $30,000. Funded counts: TEFA Annual Demographic Report (data as of July 29, 2026). All Houston-area districts →
Private schools near Montessori School of Downtown
We list 20 K-12 private schools in Pearland, Alvin & Brazoria County, and 15 of them participate in TEFA. See all of them →
Kite Academy
Alvin · Grades K-12
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsLittle Stem Academy
Pearland · Grades PK-1
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsMasterpiece: An Acton Academy
Pearland · Grades PK-6
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsMontessori School of Downtown Shadow Creek
Pearland · Grades PK-5
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsMontessori School of Downtown Silverlake
Pearland · Grades PK-3
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsNexus Futbol Academy
Pearland · Grades 4-11
Funding fit →