We foster a welcoming community where every student is known, valued, and heard, making both you and your child feel like part of an extended family.
Cultural Heritage
Empowring students to embrace their cultural heritage, fostering confidence, character, and the discovery of their potential.
Academics & STEAM
We provide a rich, challenging curriculum with hands-on learning in math, science, and technology to prepare students for college and future success.
Individualized Instruction
We believe in the brilliance and potential of each student. Our teachers meet students where they are academically and tailor the educational experience.
Tradition of Excellence
We are a Black-founded and Black-led organization with a 50-year track record of educational excellence. Thousands of our graduates have gone on to college and fulfilling careers.
Accepting Applications
2024 Open Enrollment Application Process
Tuition-free • Public charter school • Open to all
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Step one
Submit an enrollment application.
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Step two
Receive notification of admission in March 2024.
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Step three
Accept your child’s seat at BMI for the 2024-25 school year.
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We believe in the brilliance and potential of each student. Our teachers meet students where they are academically and tailor the educational experience.
Educated thousands since 1966
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faq
You’ve got questions, we got answers
If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to us directly.
What is the relationship between Wonderland, Inc. and Beatrice Mayes Institute?
Wonderland, Inc. is an umbrella nonprofit organization that includes the tuition-free Beatrice Mayes Institute public charter school (K-8) and private Wonderland School (PreK).
Is there a school uniform policy?
Students are required to wear uniforms on specific days. The uniforms are plaid green color. Uniforms help students feel part of the same team and feel as well as eliminating any pressure that students may face regarding fashion.
Does BMI offer athletics and extracurricular activities?
BMI believes in the value of athletics and extracurricular activities. They provide students with leadership skills, learn the value of teamwork, and provide students with a social outlet that helps them get to know other students outside the classroom. Some of the extracurricular activities that we provide include athletics, modern dance, choir, newspaper, and drama.
BMI is not affiliated with Houston ISD. BMI is an independent public school governed by a volunteer separate board of directors. BMI does follow the same calendar as Houston ISD schools.
This private school is available for parents with children ages 18 months to 4 years. The Wonderland Private School curriculum includes academic disciplines within science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. The curriculum also includes character building and creating strong moral foundations for students of this institution. Parents and/or legal guardians must pay tuition and other related fees to enroll in Wonderland Private School.
Is BMI a religious school?
BMI is a secular public school that is not affiliated with any religion. The school is open to all students regardless of race, nationality, or religion.
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