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Bay Area Montessori House

17222 Mercury Dr
Houston, TX 77058
Bay Area Montessori House is a Christian Montessori school founded in 1988 in the Clear Lake Area of Houston, Texas.
BAMH is certified by the Association of Montessori International. One of only three AMI schools in Houston, we offer the world -renowned authentic Montessori education to children from the ages of 3 through the 6th grade.
At Bay Area Montessori House, we embrace Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy of β€œfollowing the child”.
We strive, as she believed, to provide a loving and nurturing environment, such that the child's innate ability to discover and develop will be encouraged.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Bay Area Montessori House Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Melinda Nielsen, Founder and Curriculum Administrator
    • Tommie Hebert, Co-founder and Administrative Director
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Bay Area Montessori House?
Bay Area Montessori House famous alumni include: Melinda Nielsen, Founder and Curriculum Administrator and Tommie Hebert, Co-founder and Administrative Director.
When is the application deadline for Bay Area Montessori House?
The application deadline for Bay Area Montessori House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,771 for elementary schools and $21,945 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Houston, TX is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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