Margarita Cabrera founded the Montessori School in 1988 in beautiful El Paso, TX. Her initial intention was to provide her grandchildren with a prepared Montessori environment that would gift the opportunity of Cosmic Education, an education in nature where children build respect for, learn in and love their environment. It is her grandchildren that motivated Margarita to open a quality Montessori school in El Paso, TX; it has been the children of the community that have motivated her to keep the doors open for thirty years.

Began with 8 children and now serves a community of 210 students. The school initiated by offering Children’s House levels for some years, and the interest of the parents for the Elementary levels quickly emerged. When the school moved to the beautiful 403 Frontera Rd property where it is currently located, the school continued to grow and develop. The Infant Community and the Upper Elementary levels emerged soon. In 2011 the Adolescent Program begun with 7 students and now serves an average of 30.

Natalia Bennett, Margarita Cabrera’s daughter has been the Head of School for 20 years. Margarita has taught many of the children that have passed through the school over the past thirty years, but while she has not taught all of them, all of them are precious to her and her well-trained staff who recognize that children that are treated with respect and nurtured in the Montessori way become mature, self-sufficient, and citizens of the World.

After thirty years, we have seen the rewarding results of embracing the Montessori pedagogy. We are proud of Margarita’s legacy of young men and women who carry on the tradition of respecting nature, caring about people and perpetuating nurturing educational traditions so that future generations can ensure our planet’s healthy future.
Mountain West Montessor, is a cherished educational institution located in the picturesque area of west El Paso, TX. Our school is uniquely situated on three acres of stunning land featuring lush gardens with fruit and pecan trees. We take great pride in integrating the upkeep of these gardens into our educational programs, thereby allowing students to engage with and learn from their natural surroundings.

Our Montessori program is comprehensive, catering to a wide age range from 18 months to 14 years old. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment that supports the holistic development of each child. The curriculum emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play—fundamental principles of the Montessori method.

Additionally, we are excited about our Spanish Immersion program, which is available for all age groups. This program immerses students in the Spanish language, enhancing their linguistic skills and cultural awareness in a dynamic and engaging manner. Our goal is to foster not only academic excellence but also global citizenship and multilingual proficiency.

Situated in beautiful west El Paso, Mountain West Montessori is open for school visits throughout the year. We invite prospective families to experience firsthand the vibrant and enriching environment we offer. Whether you are considering enrolling your child or simply exploring educational options, we welcome you to visit and discover how Mountain West Montessori could be the right fit for your family.