Canyoncito Montessori School

Canyoncito Montessori School is commitment to the creation of a Montessori environment that enables all children to realize their highest potential for learning and to become an independent, self-motivated, and contributing member of the world community.
It is the goal of Canyoncito Montessori School to provide an education that stimulates the physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth of each child while developing creativity and a positive self-image.
Our goal is to provide an environment that is emotionally supportive in which all children feel secure, respected, and loved.
The importance of sharing the responsibility among home, school, and community is to foster a higher level of academic, personal, and social achievement.
Graduates of Canyoncito Montessori School prepare to enter the next phase of their education carrying with them a respect for people, a belief in dignity of work and sense of responsibility for their own development.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Canyoncito Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Canyoncito Montessori School often compared to?
Canyoncito Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Ponderosa Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Canyoncito Montessori School?
The application deadline for Canyoncito Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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