Location: Georgetown
355 Cross Creek Road, Suite 101
Georgetown TX 78628
Students served: 18 months–12 years (toddler through Upper Elementary/6th grade), Montessori
Current enrollment: 2 (the school just recently opened and plans to have up to 90 students eventually enrolled); ratios for Elementary (ages 6–12 years) and Primary (ages 3–6 years) are 15:1, and for toddler (ages 18–36 months) is 5:1
Model/philosophy: Forbes Academy is more than a school; it's a community dedicated to bridging the gap in education by creating an inclusive environment where neurotypical and neurodiverse (ADHD, Dyslexia, Hyperlexia, etc.) children can thrive. Forbes Academy's curriculum blends the proven Montessori method with modern innovations, offering a unique educational experience tailored to each student’s needs.
Special features: Forbes Academy offers an authentic Montessori curriculum for children aged 18 months to 12 years, with a focus on inclusion and innovation. The campus features beautifully appointed classrooms and a unique STEM lab with everything a student needs to explore media creation, coding, biology, and more. Outside, children will continue learning in the outdoor classroom, tending to the chickens, gardening, and getting plenty of gross-motor movement. Spanish immersion, fine arts, cooking/baking, and music are staples in every classroom. Families are encouraged to visit, observe, and be a part of the community.
Schedule: 8am–3pm academic day; optional 7:30am–8am before-school care and 3pm–5:30pm after-school care. Year-round school with 1- or 2-week breaks spread throughout the calendar.
Tuition: Toddler Program: Half-Day (8am–12pm), $19,800/year ($1,650/month); Full-Day (8am–3pm), $22,200/year ($1,850/month). Primary Program: Full-Day (8am–3pm), $19,200/year ($1,600/month). Elementary Program: Full-Day (8am–3pm), $19,200/year ($1,600/month). Before-school Care (7:30am–8am), $1,200/year ($100/month). After-school Care (3pm–5:30pm), $3,600/year ($300/month).
Contact: Ellie Bermudez, Director | info@forbes.academy | 512-630-0525
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