Arcadia Montessori School
Tel: (602)840-2342
- Arcadia Montessori was founded in 1972 by Judy Pemberton.
- Arcadia Montessori hires college educated teachers that have obtained their A.M.I. specialized certification.
- Our average staff member has been employed by the school for nine years.
- Arcadia Montessori uses the method as taught by Dr. Maria Montessori, using her hand-made, hands-on, high quality materials from Holland.
- We incorporate into our program art, music, creative dramatics, animal care, gardening and cooking.
- Arcadia Montessori accepts children at 18 months (not potty trained) through kindergarten age 6.
- Each class is limited in size to maintain a1 to 7 ratio in toddlers and a 1 to 11 ratio in pre-primary.
- It is our mission to create a safe, happy school for children to grow and learn as well as develop manners, respect and a life long love of learning.
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association Montessori International (AMI) Other Montessori association(s) Other school association(s) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 132 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 50%
State avg.: 32% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75%
|
| Average Class Size | 11 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,800 |
| Tuition Notes | Annual tuition cost reflects our year round calendar of 12 months. Scholarships available for Kindergartenders only. |
| Acceptance Rate | 100%
National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Teresa De Andrado |
| Admissions Associate | Karin Thompson |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 9 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Art, Music Lessons, P.E., Phoenix Zoo, Show&Tell, Spanish, Splash Pad, YOGA, Zumba Art, Music Lessons, P.E., Phoenix Zoo, Show&Tell, Spanish, Splash Pad, YOGA, Zumba, |
School Notes
- Arcadia Montessori was founded in 1972 by Judy Pemberton. Arcadia Montessori hires college educated teachers that have obtained their A.M.I. specialized certification. Our average staff member has been employed by the school for nine years. Arcadia Montessori uses the method as taught by Dr. Maria Montessori, using her hand-made, hands-on, high quality materials from Holland. We incorporate into our program art, music, creative dramatics, animal care, gardening and cooking. Arcadia Montessori accepts children at 18 months (not potty trained) through kindergarten age 6. Each class is limited in size to maintain a1 to 7 ratio in toddlers and a 1 to 11 ratio in pre-primary. It is our mission to create a safe, happy school for children to grow and learn as well as develop manners, respect and a life long love of learning.
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