Welcome to Hill Country Montessori School, the only institution in the greater San Antonio area that is nationally accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and AdvancED. Since 1981, our school has forged a path of excellence in Montessori programs and has been the leading choice for Montessori, advanced preschool, elementary, and middle school education.
We provide a customized education based on your child’s needs and development, as well as promote joy-filled learning, character expansion, exploration, independence, and integrated development. Our community brings together Lead Teachers who are Montessori-certified and professionals of the highest academic and personal caliber to ensure your child is nurtured to their full potential.
Thank you for your interest in HCMS. We look forward to showing you around our flourishing campus!
Hill Country Montessori School seeks to develop the whole child in preparation for a lifetime of personal fulfillment and contribution to society. Discover how our students of all ages and beliefs are able to reach their highest potential in the educational system and beyond.
Learn about our scientifically-demonstrated & holistic-based educational programs exclusively designed for infants through middle school students.
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Learn what sets HCMS apart from traditional public and private education, as well as other Montessori schools.
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Grasp the essence of the HCMS experience and community to discover how our methods can transform your child’s life.
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We’re now enrolling students for Fall 2020! Learn about the HCMS admissions process, tuition, and aid.
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Check out our resources for parents and families, which include FAQs, additional Montessori information, and more.
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Schedule a tour of our campus to experience for yourself the authenticity of the HCMS method, environment and staff.
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“We love Hill Country Montessori. the atmosphere of the campus is an ideal learning environment and the faculty is first class. With two children enrolled, we have been so grateful with how HCMS has fostered their love of learning. More importantly, seeing their character development and confidence flourish in this method has been an experience we know we could not have enjoyed elsewhere. We will forever be grateful for our Hill Country Montessori family.”
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Connect With Parents “My wife and I couldn’t be happier about having chosen HCMS for our son (and soon, our daughter). The underlying philosophy and level of pedagogical rigor speak for themselves through tangible results. We’re sure that our son is more advanced than he would be in the public system in numerous areas, including math, reading, and writing, but also in equally important areas like emotional intelligence, self-reliance, sense of personal responsibility, respect towards others, and development of everyday practical skills. The Montessori approach of building towards abstract lessons on a foundation of concrete learning just makes so much sense, and we’re sure this balanced educational experience will provide our children with a phenomenal framework for dealing with life.”
A proud HCMS Parent
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“Our family has been a part of the HCMS community since the 2006-2007 school year. One of the best things about HCMS is the family feel on the campus. The teachers are much more than just teachers, it is very evident that they really care about our daughters. Both of our children started in the Toddler program. Our oldest is starting her junior year in high school, and she remains close to her HCMS teachers. Our youngest is starting her final year at HCMS, which is bittersweet.
The Montessori Method lends itself very well to different styles of learning, which in the case of our children was very important as they have very different styles of learning. HCMS allowed them to work at their own pace. Their time at HCMS has prepared them very well, not just for the next chapter in their education, but for life. They learned by example and by practice to become independent thinkers, to resolve conflict, to organize their time, and to care about not just themselves, but also those around them.”
A Proud HCMS Parent
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Sending our son and daughter to Hill Country Montessori School (HCMS) was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. At HCMS, our kids had the opportunity to grow both in the classroom and as leaders. HCMS teachers and staff are very invested in each child and both nurture and challenge them to develop to the fullest potential. Now that our children are in high school, it is very obvious to my wife and I that HCMS prepared our children to handle all challenges that come their way. We strongly believe in HCMS and value their partnership in helping to raise our children.
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Hill Country Montessori School, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), socio-economic level, physical ability or genetic information, and learning style, or any other legally protected class in the administration of its policies or procedures.
