A LIVING EDUCATION
At Ambleside School of Waco, we are dedicated to educational renewal inspired by the timeless philosophy of Charlotte Mason. We believe children’s minds flourish when they engage with meaningful ideas—thoughts from great thinkers and writers that spark curiosity and growth. These enriching ideas create an “atmosphere of thought” around students, who absorb them through the books they read and the experiences they encounter, just as they take in air to live.
At Ambleside, your child is seen as a complete person, uniquely created by God with an innate desire to learn. Our approach is relational, engaging students with a rich and inspiring curriculum while gently cultivating habits that shape academic, moral, and interpersonal growth. Here, we partner with families to help children develop into thoughtful, capable, and compassionate individuals.
Discover the difference of a living education at Ambleside School of Waco.
An Ambleside Parent Shared…
What makes an Ambleside school different? We are a philosophy-driven school and we would love to tell you about the Ambleside difference.
We warmly welcome you to visit the school to experience our unique blend of rigorous and relational education, meaningful work for students, and partnership with parents who want to see their children grow.
We are so glad that you are considering admission to Ambleside Waco for your child. Learn more about our Admissions process.
From the first day of school, I could tell Ambleside was going to be a different experience for my child. Normally his response to my question, “How was your day?,” would be “Boring” or “I have sooooo much homework.” But now when I ask “How was your day?,” his normal response is “Great!,” and he proceeds to tell me about the things he learned that day.
He talks for about thirty minutes about what was discussed at school…very unusual for an eleven year old. His focus has shifted from merely getting a particular grade on a test, to simply learning….and he’s learning a ton!”