Cave Creek Montessori

Cave Creek Montessori is based on Maria Montessori program. Dr. Maria Montessori believed no human being is educated by another person.
The child must do it themselves or it will never be done.
Truly educated individuals continue learning long after the hours and years they spend in the classroom because they are motivated from within by a natural curiosity and love for knowledge.
Dr. Montessori felt, therefore, the goal of early childhood education should not be to fill the child with facts from a pre-selected course of studies, but rather to cultivate the child's own natural desire to learn.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Average class size: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Cave Creek Montessori Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
9 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Cave Creek Montessori is based on Maria Montessori program. Dr. Maria Montessori believed no human being is educated by another person. The child must do it themselves or it will never be done. Truly educated individuals continue learning long after the hours and years they spend in the classroom because they are motivated from within by a natural curiosity and love for knowledge. Dr. Montessori felt, therefore, the goal of early childhood education should not be to fill the child with facts from a pre-selected course of studies, but rather to cultivate the child's own natural desire to learn.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cave Creek Montessori often compared to?
Cave Creek Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Dynamite Montessori by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Cave Creek Montessori?
The application deadline for Cave Creek Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cave Creek Montessori located?
Cave Creek Montessori is located in the Desert View Village neighborhood of Cave Creek, AZ. There are 1 other private schools located in Desert View Village.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Average class size: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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