The Post Oak School
- IB Diploma
- IB PYP
- Montessori
Per yearUSD 28.3K–37K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Private nonprofit Montessori school in Houston and Bellaire, TX, serving students from 14 months through grade 12 on AMI Montessori principles. Two campuses: Bissonnet (early childhood to Grade 6) and Museum District (Grades 7-12).
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB PYP · Montessori
Ages
Ages 1–18
Type
International school
Fee level
Higher fees
- Founded
- 1963
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- School day
- 08:30-15:30
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Young Children's Community (14-36 months | USD 28,300 |
| Primary (3-6 years), full-day | USD 28,300 |
| Elementary 1-3 | USD 29,060 |
| Elementary 4-6 | USD 32,530 |
| Middle School 7-8 | USD 33,825 |
| High School 9-12 | USD 37,000 |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Young Children's Community (14-36 months | USD 28,300 |
| Primary (3-6 years), full-day | USD 28,300 |
| Elementary 1-3 | USD 29,060 |
| Elementary 4-6 | USD 32,530 |
| Middle School 7-8 | USD 33,825 |
| High School 9-12 | USD 37,000 |
Source: school website (postoakschool.org) · checked 2026-11-06
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The Post Oak School (this school) | USD 28,300 | USD 37,000 |
| British International School of Houston | USD 15,540 | USD 39,500 |
| The Village School | USD 21,945 | USD 35,373 |
| German International School of Houston | USD 875 | USD 875 |
| The Awty International School | USD 30,180 | USD 38,070 |
Source: school website (postoakschool.org) · checked 2026-11-06
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 100
- Enrolment fee
- USD 500
- Deposit
- USD 1,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Deadline
- 2026-12-18
- Open days
- 2026-10-24, 2026-10-27, 2026-11-17, 2026-12-03, 2026-12-08
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Montessori
Early years to primary · Ages 2–12
A method where children choose hands-on activities and work at their own pace, often in mixed-age classes.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- Before-care
- After-care
Upcoming events
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Bissonnet Campus: 4600 Bissonnet Street, Bellaire, TX 77401; Museum District Campus: 1010 Autrey Street, Houston, TX 77006
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