The Post Oak School is a Montessori school in Bellaire, TX, specializing in special education support and individualized programs.
The Post Oak School is a Montessori school in Bellaire, TX, serving students from Nursery/Preschool through Grade 12. The school provides a supportive educational environment that emphasizes independence, self-direction, and choice, helping students develop the agency needed to navigate the world. With a diverse student body and a faculty where 67% hold advanced degrees, the school fosters a community built on collaboration, cooperation, and peace.
Recognizing the unique needs of every learner, The Post Oak School offers specialized support including Special Education services, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and developmental support. The school integrates therapeutic services and special needs support into its Montessori framework, ensuring that students with different learning profiles can thrive. The curriculum emphasizes core strengths in reading, math, and science to open doors for all students.
The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, from Coder Kids and Engineering For Kids to various arts, music, and athletic programs like fencing and soccer. Admissions are rolling with a December 20 deadline, and the school provides financial aid to approximately 16% of its students. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, it maintains high academic standards for its diverse student population.
At a Glance
TypeMontessori School
GradesNursery/Preschool-12
Students484
Class Size28:1 ratio
Tuition$36,360
Fin. Aid16% receive aid
Est.1963
DeadlineDec. 20 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS), International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
School Information
| School Type | Montessori School |
| Year Founded | 1963 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $36,360 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges between $20963-$36360 depending on the program. |
| Total Students | 484 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 67 |
| Average Class Size | 28 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Ashley Krug |
| Admissions Associate | Tiffney Trimble |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 20 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 70 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 16 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $16,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 27 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · Flag Football · Golf · Soccer · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Chess Club · Coder Kids · Cooking Club · Engineering For Kids · French Class · Minecraft · Arts and Music Programs: · Arts and Crafts · Ceramics · Drum Jam · Post Oak Performers · Sewing Class · Ukulele/Guitar Class · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Fencing with Houston Sword Sports · Mad About Hoops · Soccer Shots · Tennis Skills |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS) · International Baccalaureate (IB) World School |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.postoakschool.org/about-post-oak/calendar |
| Average SAT Score | 1251 |
| Average ACT Score | 29 |
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