Cottonwood Montessori School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
Enrollment: 153 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,000
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cottonwood Montessori School
Nursery	35
Pre-K	46
Kind	20
1	12
2	8
3	6
4	10
5	10
6	6

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Onsite Dyslexia Therapist and Reading Tutor

Year Founded

1995

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Campus Size

7 acres

Student Body

Total Students

153 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 51%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Play clothes, closed toe shoes

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,000

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Tuition Notes

Discounts available for siblings and single payments. Monthly payments made through ACH bank draft.

Summer Program Cost

$250

Summer Program Cost Notes

Summer programs run June through August in weekly thematic units costing $200-$250 depending on the half or full day enrollment. Open 7AM-6PM for before and after childcare.

Admissions Director

Trish Nickerson

Admissions Associate

Julianna Martin

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

At Cottonwood School how children learn is as important as what children learn.
We partner with parents who believe that the early years are the most important in the whole of a lifetime.
Together we cultivate each child's talent and character by nurturing their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
Our quality programs unleash the potential of every child and develop a foundation for academic achievement and life long success.
The Cottonwood School was founded in 1995 by parents and teachers who sought to improve educational opportunities for New Mexico's children through an independent, non-sectarian school which provided dynamic academics through fully integrated subject areas. Cottonwood School is a joyful learning community whose vision is to help our students reach their full potential.Our mission is to encourage the potential of each child through an interdisciplinary curriculum which cultivates intellectual achievement, physical and artistic abilities, emotional learning and creative reasoning in accordance with Montessori philosophy.
Cottonwood School is a non-profit, 501(c) 3 tax exempt, educational organization which serves and educates children 2 years to 12 years of age, or toddlers through sixth grade.

School Mascot: We Are A Joyful Learning Community!

The purpose of Cottonwood School is to- 1. Encourage a. responsibility of oneself, for others and for the environment. b. joyful, self-directed learning c. interdependence with all living creatures 2. Provide a. a safe, respectful, nurturing community b. experiential learning in a multi-age setting c. opportunities for discovery 3. Develop a. self-sufficient, independent thinkers b. an appreciation for art and culture c. enthusiastic life-long learners

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How much does Cottonwood Montessori School cost?

Cottonwood Montessori School's tuition is approximately $14,000 for private students and $250 for summer students.

Does Cottonwood Montessori School offer a summer program?

Yes, Cottonwood Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

When is the application deadline for Cottonwood Montessori School?

The application deadline for Cottonwood Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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