To provide a personalized, engaging education that inspires a life-long love of learning, fosters meaningful, independent thinking, social responsibility and self-confidence.
Utilizing the Montessori approach and values, along with proven best-practices, DMS shines as an inspiring, respectful, safe and caring community for every student, parent and teacher.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,200
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1994
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,200
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
Admissions Director
Phoebe Walendziak
Admissions Associate
Autumn Wise
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Spanish Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Music classes
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Swim Team
Spanish Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Music classes
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Swim Team
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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Desert Montessori School cost?
Desert Montessori School's tuition is approximately $12,200 for private students.
What sports does Desert Montessori School offer?
Desert Montessori School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Freestyle Skiing and Swimming.
When is the application deadline for Desert Montessori School?
The application deadline for Desert Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 1/25/2018
What a difference! My son is in a small elemtanry class (14 students) with two outstanding teachers who pay attention to him as an individual. He has thrived in this environment academically and socially. He is sorry when it is a weekend because he loves going to DMS so much - that is the opposite from his former school where he wasn`t challenged and usually dreaded going to school.
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