Hill Country Montessori School

Hill Country Montessori School offers a Toddler Program for 18 months to 3 years, a Primary Preschool Program for 3 to 6 years, an Elementary Program for 6 to 12 years, and a Middle School for 12 to 14 years. It also offers weekly themed summer camps for children ages 18 months to 12 years.

Programs

• Toddler Program — 18 months - 3 years · Prepared by the teacher to promote independence, freedom to explore within limits, and a sense of order.
• Primary Preschool Program — 3 - 6 years · Supports children in becoming independent, concentrated, social, responsible students who love to learn.
• Elementary Program (Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary) — 6 - 12 years · Designed to challenge students academically and help them question, think critically, and take responsibility for their own education.
• Middle School — 12 - 14 years · Designed to support the cognitive and social development of adolescents and help them become self-confident and academically competent.
• Summer Camps — 18 months - 12 years · Weekly themed camps in age-appropriate groups.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–14 years old
• Facility hours: M–F 7:30AM – 5:30PM

About the provider

Hill Country Montessori School was founded in 1981 as the successor organization to St. Helena’s Montessori School. It seeks to develop the whole child in preparation for a lifetime of personal fulfillment and contribution to society. The school is AMS accredited, AdvancED accredited, and recognized by the National Council for Private School Accreditation and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools through Cognia. It is the only AMS accredited Montessori school in the San Antonio metropolitan area and one of only seven accredited Montessori schools in Texas.

Located on 10 acres between Boerne and Spring Branch on State Highway 46; licensed through the Texas Health and Human Services, Childcare Licensing Division for the Toddler program.

What families say

“At HCMS, she is encouraged to choose her own learning path, allowing her to dive deeper into topics that interest her. The classroom structure has created an environment for her to develop strong leadership skills as well as empathy and selflessness.” — Gordon C.

“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.” — Brandon A.

“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.” — Patrick C.

Last updated October 31, 2026.