Welcome to Post Oak

Some spaces do become available throughout the year, though most space availability is assessed during our regular admissions cycle, which begins after Labor Day and ends in early-January. See our Applying page for an overview of the application process steps. If you want to know about space availability at a specific level outside of the regular admissions cycle, please contact our Admissions office.

We generally have a wait pool of applicants for our Young Children's Community (YCC). As children move up into the Primary level, spaces become available in YCC. Applicants are chosen from that wait pool using factors such as whether the child is a sibling, and age and gender of the applicant.

We do not consistently have a wait pool at other levels besides YCC, but this can change. For an update on wait pools, please contact our Admissions office.

We will welcome visitors beginning after Labor Day. Once available, you can schedule your tour of The Post Oak School.

See our Tuition & Aid page for the most current tuition and fees.

The Post Oak School devotes approximately 11% of our budget to need-based financial assistance for current and prospective families. Parents must file a confidential financial statement that includes disclosure of tax information. View our Tuition & Aid page for more information.

Each of our Young Children's Communities (14 months to 3 years) has thirteen children with half-day and extended day classrooms. Each of our six Primary classes (3–6 years) has from 25 to 30 children (leaving room for mid-year move-ups from Young Children's Community). Most Primary children are half-day but we can accommodate up to 35 children in before- and after-care.

This number varies depending upon re-enrollment at the Elementary through High School levels, and how many Young Children's Community students move to Primary during the school year. For the 2021–2022 school year, our acceptance rate school-wide was 81%.

For the Young Children's Community, the ratio is 1:6 (at least two adults in each class). Primary and Elementary classes have a 1:14 ratio (at least two adults in each class), and the Middle School and High School ratio is 1:8.

No. However, we do offer summer school at an additional cost. The summer school season typically lasts for 8 weeks between June to the end of July.

No; we only offer a five-day program.

Generally, each morning features a work period of two to three hours after the students arrive. When it is time, they may go outside, eat lunch, and nap if they are younger than 4 years old. The older children continue with about a two-hour work schedule in the afternoon. We encourage prospective families to ask questions about schedule and other level-specific topics at our Admissions events in the fall. Our division directors and teachers attend these events, and our Admissions team is always available to answer questions via phone or email.

Not in the traditional sense. The Primary level is for children ages 3–6; the last year of Primary serves students of the same age as a traditional kindergarten class.

Enrollment in Young Children's Community only occurs between the ages of 14 months and 2 years. A child must be a confident walker to be ready for the Young Children's Community. This is a critical window of time for a child to enter this community. Enrollment in Primary occurs between the ages of 2½ and 3½.

Each child is unique. While some children thrive in a Montessori environment, others may need a different learning environment. We provide continued evaluation to let you know your child’s progress.

No. In early childhood, families rotate weekly to provide fresh produce for snacks, and at all levels, students bring their own lunches.

No; however, the Family Handbook includes our Dressing for School guidelines.

In the Young Children's Community, teacher tenure ranges from three to 16 years. In Primary, teachers have been with The Post Oak School from three to 18 years. In Elementary, Middle School, and High School, teacher tenure ranges up to 14 years.