We are one of North Texas' longest-serving Montessori school, serving families throughout the region since 1986.
Founded through a grassroots, parent-led movement, our school was created to offer an authentic, high-fidelity Montessori education in Plano, Texas.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
283 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 41%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
22 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Meena Kara
Admissions Associate
Latha Ganesh
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Amazing AthletesClassical Ballet
Club or Organization:
Archgate Chess TeamBackyard Bunch Gardening Club
Chess ClassCoding and Robotics
Kidokinetics Shots & SwingsSoccer Shots
Spanish ClassSTEAM Classes
Talk & Tinker Sensory Speech Adventures
Arts and Music Programs:
Muddy Works CeramicsPublic Speaking and Drama
School Notes
- As a full member school of the American Montessori Society (AMS), our 15 classrooms are led by experienced, certified Montessori educators representing both AMS and AMI training backgrounds.Our low student-to-teacher ratios and caring, long-tenured faculty allow us to focus on the unique needs of each child while fostering an environment where every student can develop their full potential.
- Our multi-age classrooms bring together diverse learners who engage with carefully prepared materials, activities, and experiences designed to cultivate physical, intellectual, creative, and social independence. The classroom community encourages collaboration, peer teaching, emotional growth, and respect for the individual.
- True to Dr. Maria Montessori's vision that children learn best through meaningful engagement with the natural world, our campus offers an exceptional connection to nature. Situated on 7.5 acres with a flowing creek, our students enjoy daily access to outdoor environments that inspire exploration, discovery, and stewardship. This unique setting supports a rigorous outdoor education curriculum that extends learning beyond the classroom and helps children develop confidence, resilience, curiosity, and a lifelong appreciation for the natural world.
- As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all earnings are reinvested into the school, its programs, and its campus for the direct benefit of our students.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Archgate Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Archgate Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 1/27/2021
Archgate Montessori is a family tradition for us. My children attended when the school opened in 1986 as Montessori: New Beginnings Academy. My grandchildren have all attended and are still attending at Archgate! The name may have changed, but the school remains an excellent place for children to learn and grow. As a non-profit, every tuition dollar goes right back into the daily operation. An active parent group provides volunteers for fundraisers like the spring Silent Auction, held in conjunction with the children's annual International Night performance. Funds raised provide the "extras" - things like Fall Festival or Spring Fling. Major donations from families and the parent group funded the wonderful "Creekside Cove" play area and outdoor learning space. Teachers are Montessori trained, kind, caring professionals; and the staff is top-notch. We love our school, and highly recommend Archgate Montessori Academy.
5 12/9/2020
We have had a wonderful experience at this little school over the last 5 years. Small class sizes, individual student work plans, lovely guides, and an unparalleled outdoor learning environment. We have not had a bad experience with a single guide in the last 5 years I have had a child attending this school. They are tenured, well-educated, and thoughtful. This school develops strong character in its students, like integrity, compassion and respect. The Guides are definitely leading by example here. They seem to have a never-ending amount of patience, empathy, grace, and respect for their students. And most of the students we have encountered mirror that behavior. This school effectively supports students with learning differences. Montessori by nature is great for learning differences. Students learn at their own pace, and have the opportunity to work at whatever level they are ready for, no matter what the rest of the classroom is doing. This school has an effective approach to homework. My oldest child is in 1st grade, and we are so happy he is not bringing home homework. He does his work at school, brings home a new book to read at home every week, and genuinely enjoys learning during school hours.
5 1/25/2018
I strongly recommend Archgate Academy! All aspects of the school are excellent!
5 5/17/2016
I have had two children go through this wonderful school and I can't say enough great things about the educators and environment provided them here. I love that's it's a non-profit school, and the parents concerns are really heard. My youngest in particular has really blossomed as he has become a "mentor" to some of the younger children, which is just one of the fantastic attributes of a true Montessory education. M:NBA is a great school, filled with great people who will love your children and help them be the best version of themselves!
5 7/24/2015
My daughter has been a student at MNBA for 18 months and my son just started this semester. We LOVE this school! My children had not been in any type of daycare before we enrolled them so we were very particular and researched many schools in the area and we are so happy with our choice. The teachers and administration are wonderful and they really care about the kids.
5 6/12/2013
The administration and the faculty are top notch! My son absolutely LOVED attending MNBA and THRIVED. As a 1st grader, his reading and math skills are above the 4th grade level. I HIGHLY recommend MNBA.
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