Afm Chandler Montessori in Chandler, AZ, serves 78 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with a teaching staff of five educators.
Approximately 89% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the Chandler community.
Enrollment focuses on early childhood education with nine total K–12 students and a larger pre–kindergarten population.
Afm Chandler Montessori is located in a large city setting and offers a Montessori approach for early learners in Chandler, Arizona.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Afm Chandler Montessori?
The application deadline for Afm Chandler Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Afm Chandler Montessori is Brightmont Academy - Chandler (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is North Elm KinderCare (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5540 W. Chandler Boulevard, Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 526-7090
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 526-7090
0.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
North Elm KinderCare ![North Elm KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "North Elm KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
150 N. Elm St.
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 961-4741
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 961-4741
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Adobe Montessori School
Montessori School
6400 W Del Rio St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(408) 899-2980
Chandler, AZ 85226
(408) 899-2980
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Avg. class size: 6 students
6900 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 705-8888
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 705-8888
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,115 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Chandler Jewish Preschool / Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
875 N Mcclintock Dr
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 855-4333
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 855-4333
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5540 W. Chandler Boulevard, Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 526-7090
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 526-7090
0.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
6900 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 705-8888
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 705-8888
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,115 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
5130 E Warner Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Tuition listed
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
3.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Seton Catholic Preparatory ![Seton Catholic Preparatory Photo - Post graduation, 99% of Seton Catholic Prep students go on to attend college and universities, and the other 1% enters into the military or workforce.]( "Seton Catholic Preparatory Photo - Post graduation, 99% of Seton Catholic Prep students go on to attend college and universities, and the other 1% enters into the military or workforce.")
(Catholic)
1150 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5540 W. Chandler Boulevard, Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 526-7090
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 526-7090
0.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
6900 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 705-8888
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 705-8888
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,115 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
St. John Bosco Catholic ![St. John Bosco Catholic Photo]( "St. John Bosco Catholic Photo")
(Catholic)
16035 S 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 219-4848
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 219-4848
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5130 E Warner Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Tuition listed
4515 East Muirwood Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 403-9500
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 403-9500
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Elm KinderCare ![North Elm KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "North Elm KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
150 N. Elm St.
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 961-4741
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 961-4741
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Adobe Montessori School
Montessori School
6400 W Del Rio St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(408) 899-2980
Chandler, AZ 85226
(408) 899-2980
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Chandler Jewish Preschool / Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
875 N Mcclintock Dr
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 855-4333
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 855-4333
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Valley Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3700 W Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 786-4400
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 786-4400
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 224 students
St. John Bosco Catholic ![St. John Bosco Catholic Photo]( "St. John Bosco Catholic Photo")
(Catholic)
16035 S 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 219-4848
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 219-4848
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kyrene De La Mirada School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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5500 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-4200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-4200
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Kyrene De La Paloma School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
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5000 W Whitten St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5000
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5000
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Kyrene Del Pueblo Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Twelve Oaks Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-6800
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-6800
1 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 565 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Kyrene Aprende Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. Eas
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-6200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-6200
1.2 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 834 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Kyrene De Las Brisas School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 N Desert Breeze Blvd E Bld
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2000
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2000
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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