HARRY STONE MONTESSORI ACADEMY

School Overview
Harry Stone Montessori Academy, located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, is a highly regarded public magnet school within the Dallas Independent School District. It serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, offering a specialized educational environment grounded in the Montessori philosophy. Unlike traditional schools, Harry Stone emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play, fostering an atmosphere where students are encouraged to progress at their own pace while developing independence and critical thinking skills.

The school is well-known for its diverse and inclusive community, drawing families from across the district who value a non-traditional approach to early childhood and middle school education. By utilizing mixed-age classrooms and specialized Montessori materials, Harry Stone aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and a sense of social responsibility. Because it is a magnet institution, the school maintains a rigorous academic reputation and consistently ranks as a sought-after choice for parents looking to provide their children with a structured yet individualized educational experience in a public school setting.
505
Total Students
32.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARRY STONE MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic278
Black198
Asian6
Two or More10
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    278 (55.0%)
  • Black
    198 (39.2%)
  • White
    10 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DALLAS ISD
Phone: (972)794-3400
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/Page/2464
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 387
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 27
Kindergarten 49
Grade 1 46
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 45
Grade 6 72
Grade 7 61
Grade 8 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARRY STONE MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten27
Kindergarten49
Grade 146
Grade 252
Grade 340
Grade 448
Grade 545
Grade 672
Grade 761
Grade 865
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARRY STONE MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28957.2%
Male21642.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)