Grades 1 through 6
The reasoning years deserve a different kind of school.
Somewhere around age six, children change. They stop asking only what and start asking why. They want to work with friends, argue about fairness, and understand how everything connects. Our Elementary Program is built for exactly that shift.
Students learn through hands-on materials, individualized lessons, and meaningful academic work that supports both intellectual growth and personal responsibility. They are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas deeply, collaborate with peers, and take ownership of their learning.
Elementary small group research
Areas of learning
A connected curriculum, not a stack of subjects.
Elementary work weaves subjects together so students see how language, math, science, and history relate to one another.
Language
Reading, writing, grammar, and research skills, with student-led reports and presentations.
Mathematics
Operations, geometry, fractions, and problem-solving built on concrete Montessori materials.
Science
Exploration and discovery in biology, physical science, and the natural world.
Geography and History
Cultural studies, timelines, and the story of people and the planet.
Critical Thinking
Creativity, reasoning, and independent work habits that serve students for life.
Leadership
Collaboration, communication, and responsibility within a mixed-age community.
Moving beyond the basics
From foundational skills to deeper reasoning.
Our elementary classrooms help students move from foundational skills into deeper reasoning, research, and real-world connections. Work is often done in small groups, and students learn to plan their time, set goals, and follow a question wherever it leads.
The goal is a self-motivated learner who is respectful, capable, and prepared for future academic success.
- Student-chosen research projects
- Small-group lessons and collaboration
- Planning, time management, and goal setting
- Presentations that build confidence in speaking
- Respect for peers, adults, and the environment
Elementary schedules
Extended day or all day.
Open year-round, Monday through Friday.
| Schedule | Hours |
|---|---|
| Extended Day | Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| All Day | Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
A continuous Montessori path
Elementary builds on everything that came before.
Children who move up from our Primary and Kindergarten classrooms continue with the same methods and the same respect for their pace. The concepts they met with concrete materials at age four return at a higher level of abstraction, so understanding keeps deepening instead of resetting.
An Elementary parent voice
Hear from a Pflugerville Montessori family.
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Pflugerville Montessori Elementary family
Common questions
The Elementary Program, answered.
What grades does the Elementary Program serve?
Our Elementary Program serves students in grades 1 through 6 in a mixed-age Montessori setting.
What do Montessori elementary students learn?
Students study reading, writing, grammar, and research; mathematics, geometry, and fractions; science; geography, history, and cultural studies; and develop leadership, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
What are the Elementary hours?
Elementary offers Extended Day from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and All Day from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, year-round.
Does my child need Montessori experience to join Elementary?
Prior Montessori experience makes the transition smoothest, and we recommend it when possible. We welcome conversations about every child, so schedule a tour to discuss your student.
How is Montessori elementary different from a traditional elementary school?
Instead of every student following the same lesson at the same time, Montessori elementary students receive small-group and individual lessons, choose research topics, and progress at their own pace across an integrated curriculum.
How do Montessori students do when they move to another school?
Montessori students typically transition well, and in most cases they are well prepared academically and socially for their next school.
Is there homework in Montessori elementary?
Ask our director during your tour about current expectations. The emphasis during the school day is on focused, meaningful work and on building independent study habits.
How do I enroll in Elementary?
Schedule a tour. A tour is required for all families, and admission packages and rates are provided during your visit.
See Elementary students at work.
Visit our elementary classroom and watch students research, collaborate, and present their work.