The Discovery School RGV

We Are Montessori. An education as unique as the child. A special Garden of Memories is dedicated to honor the memory of Michael Cattaruzza.

History

Discovery School began in 1973 when a group of parents (later known as the Upper Valley Montessori Society) organized to establish and charter a non-profit school organization. His mother, Mary Jo Tansel, continues to support the school and is grateful for the newly named addition to the school, The Michael Cattaruzza Center. Our Philosophy

A Montessori education provides your child the

opportunity to develop a life-long love of learning. It is a wonderful journey of discovery

Our Staff

The Discovery School is licensed by the State of Texas. All our teachers are certified Montessori instructors who have completed or will complete the rigorous academic and practical studies required in order to receive Montessori certification. Every Montessori teacher is assisted by a teacher’s aide. Accreditation by SACS

In the 2003-2004 school year, the Discovery School staff, teachers, and Board of Trustees conducted a thorough self-study as part of the SACS accreditation process. The school received final accreditation through SACS last spring. Classrooms

We have 15 mixed-age classrooms, each with a maximum of 24 students (except Toddler who have a 18 child limit) Mixed-age classrooms are just one of the ways in which Montessori schools create a sense of community. The children are not just students; they are mentors for each other–what better way for a child to learn than to teach or explain concepts to another child! The Campus

The new Discovery School was built only 10 years ago, with the Montessori philosophy in mind. The hallway and the classrooms run in a curve around the school’s library. All the classrooms have their own little ‘backyard’ where the children can work as well as in the classrooms. The new multi-purpose building with 5 new classrooms and gymnasium has been completed and allows all extracurricular classes their own classroom setting. We are International

All Montessori schools are to a degree international schools. They attract a diverse student body representing many ethnic backgrounds, countries, religions, and cultures. They actively celebrate their diversity. The curriculum is international in its heritage and focus, and is used to promote a global understanding and peace. This is especially true for The Discovery School. Our close proximity to the border between the United States and Mexico as well as the proximity to many maquiladoras in Reynosa (factory locations of international companies) has resulted in a student body that boasts 35 different nationalities from 4 continents

Photos from The Discovery School RGV's post

06/05/2026

Week one of Summer Camp is officially in the books! ☀️🎨
What an amazing week filled with laughter, friendships, creativity, and unforgettable memories. We loved seeing our campers explore, learn, and have fun every day. We can’t wait to see what adventures next week brings!

06/04/2026

Discovery School Summer Camp is in full swing! From creating masterpieces in Arts & Crafts, exploring exciting STEM activities, whipping up tasty treats in Snack Prep, and having fun with Gym Games, our campers are making memories, learning new skills, and having a blast every day! ☀️🎨🧪🍎🏃‍♂️🌎

05/22/2026

Rain couldn’t wash away the fun! 🌧️Our Discovery School kids made the most of Water Day with laughs, splashes, and smiles all around!

05/21/2026

🎶 What an incredible evening at the La Musique Studio Spring Recital! So proud of all of our talented performers and the amazing progress they’ve made throughout the year. From first notes to confident performances, every student shined on stage. Amazing job to everyone who performed! 🎹🎤💃

05/20/2026

Field Day = ALL the fun!! ☀️🏃‍♂️
Running, laughing, cheering, and having the BEST time all day long!
💛💙💜💚🧡❤️

05/19/2026

🦕🦖 Room 10 hosted their Annual Dinosaur Exhibit, and our students absolutely stomped the competition with their creativity, research, and prehistoric knowledge! 🌋📚

From fossils to fun facts, these young paleontologists brought the Jurassic era to life! 🪨

05/18/2026

PE with Dad (or your MVP) was such a fun and memorable time! 💪🏽🏃‍♂️💛

Thank you to all of our families who joined us and helped make today so special. The smiles, laughs, and teamwork made it a day to remember!

We can’t wait for the rest of our last week of school—more fun ahead! 🎉

05/15/2026

🎓Today at Discovery School, we celebrated one of the most meaningful Montessori traditions—our Crossing Over the Bridge Ceremony.

Watching our students cross the bridge was a beautiful reminder of how much they’ve grown with confidence, independence, and joy. 🌿

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so special, and to all of our families for supporting and trusting the Montessori journey every step of the way. 💙

05/14/2026

Upper Elementary’s Museum Ancient Civilizations 🏛️ and Timeline of Life
🦕🌳🦣

05/13/2026

Discovery School’s soccer team is in full swing—scoring goals, showing teamwork, and having an absolute blast!
So proud of our athletes for giving it their all and having fun doing it! ⚽️💙

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Location

Edinburg

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Telephone

+19563811117

Website

http://www.thediscoveryschool.net/

Address

1711 W Alberta Road
Edinburg, TX
78539

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm