Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Thinker Garden Learning Center
About the School
- Thinker Garden Learning Center in Houston, TX, enrolls 44 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian Montessori program located in a large city setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with a total of 5 teachers supporting early childhood education.
- The student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, with 59% of students identified as students of color.
- Thinker Garden Learning Center serves the Mill Ridge North neighborhood, providing a city–based early learning environment.
- This Montessori school accommodates children in pre–kindergarten through first grade with programming tailored for young learners.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
State avg.: 42%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Thinker Garden Learning Center?
The application deadline for Thinker Garden Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Thinker Garden Learning Center located?
Thinker Garden Learning Center is located in the Mill Ridge North neighborhood of Houston, TX.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Thinker Garden Learning Center is Houston Adventist Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Montessori Child Dev. Center (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Millridge KinderCare (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10711 Millridge North Dr.
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 469-0438
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 28 students
Montessori School
11103 Mills Road
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 469-9616
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
9514 Grant Rd
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 469-1688
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
11735 Grant Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(832) 701-3675
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
7554 Fm 1960 W
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 890-0294
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
11735 Grant Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(832) 701-3675
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 9 students
Christian
11915 Marrs Dr
Houston, TX 77065
(832) 646-2710
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 178 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
13726 Cutten Rd
Houston, TX 77069
(832) 360-8238
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 3-11 | 7 students
Special Education School
12510 Malcomson Rd
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 755-6631
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
11711 Telge Road
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2233
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 28 students
Montessori School
11103 Mills Road
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 469-9616
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
11735 Grant Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(832) 701-3675
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 9 students
Christian
11915 Marrs Dr
Houston, TX 77065
(832) 646-2710
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 373 students
Extracurriculars: 7
15002 Lakewood Forest Dr
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 370-8576
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 178 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
13726 Cutten Rd
Houston, TX 77069
(832) 360-8238
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10711 Millridge North Dr.
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 469-0438
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 28 students
Montessori School
11103 Mills Road
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 469-9616
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
9514 Grant Rd
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 469-1688
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
11735 Grant Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(832) 701-3675
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
7554 Fm 1960 W
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 890-0294
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10800 Mills Rd
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 897-4340
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 897-4340
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13102 Jones Rd
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 897-4450
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 897-4450
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 1,026 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12332 Perry Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
1.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11415 Bobcat Dr
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4300
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4300
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,076 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9815 Grant Rd
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 897-4200
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 897-4200
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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