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Cave Creek Montessori

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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 (2026)

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 Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1996

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

100 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

53%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Average Class Size

9 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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 (2026)

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)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Maricopa County, AZ is $13,505 for elementary schools and $16,502 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Maricopa County, AZ is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).