Sunrise Montessori School
School Notes Overview:
Sunrise Montessori School was started in the home of Mary Ellen Marion in 1979. The first year there were eight children in the class and fifteen on a waiting list. A search was made for a church with space available to rent to our school. Larkspur Christian Church on 33rd Avenue north of Cactus. Their Fellowship Hall was used for our school from September 1980 through June 1988. In 1981, one of the first Montessori toddler programs in the valley was added. Mary Ellen and Ray Marion are the owners. ...
School Overview:
Sunrise Montessori School |
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| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten | |
| County | Maricopa County, AZ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 55 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(AZ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 27% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 40 students | ||
| Kind - 15 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers | |
This School |
(AZ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:18 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Sunrise Montessori School was started in the home of Mary Ellen Marion in 1979. The first year there were eight children in the class and fifteen on a waiting list. A search was made for a church with space available to rent to our school. Larkspur Christian Church on 33rd Avenue north of Cactus. Their Fellowship Hall was used for our school from September 1980 through June 1988. In 1981, one of the first Montessori toddler programs in the valley was added. Mary Ellen and Ray Marion are the owners.
- Profile last updated: 02/24/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (85306) | School Zip (85306) |
(AZ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 26,529 people | 5,130,874 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 32% | 25% |
| Population Average Age | 33 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $49,375 | $44,677 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 5.0 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 27 years old | 29 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (85306) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 66% / 34% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Emmaus Lutheran School - 93 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Cathedral Christian Academy - 278 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center - 93 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- Christ The King Academy - 22 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- Childrens World Learning Center - 38 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Glendale, Maricopa County, Zip 85306
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