Desert Montessori School

316 Camino Delora, Santa Fe, NM, 87505-0875
Tel: (505)983-8212
Grades: K - 7 | 79 students
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Desert Montessori School is an outstanding, pre-k and elementary school located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains on the north side of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

School Overview:
Desert Montessori School
School Type Montessori School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 7
Year Founded 1994
Student Body
Total Students 79 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 12% (NM School Avg.: 44%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 25%
Average Class Size 12 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid 10%
Admissions Director Missy Brown

School Notes:

  • The school promotes the long term growth within a Montessori education by creating unique physical environments staffed with dedicated professionals. Our school family reflects the vital spirit of Northern New Mexico and represents diverse heritages, capabilities and socio-economic backgrounds. This learning center, drawing upon a wide-ranging community support, forms a solid educational foundation for children ages 2 to 12 in pursuit of lifelong learning.

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Nearby Schools:

Desert Montessori School
Gr. K-7 | 0 mi. away
The Gentle Nudge
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.4 mi. away
Rio Grande School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-6 | 0.5 mi. away
Santa Fe Preparatory School
Gr. 7-12 | 0.7 mi. away
Garcia Street Club, Inc.
Gr. PK-K | 0.8 mi. away
Temple Beth Shalom Preschool
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 1.3 mi. away

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