Desert Montessori School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 66 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,200
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Desert Montessori School
Pre-K	35
Kind	8
1	2
2	6
3	2
4	3
5	8
6	2

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1994

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

66 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 51%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,200

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% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,000

Admissions Director

Phoebe Walendziak

Admissions Associate

Autumn Wise

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

Freestyle SkiingSwimming

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Spanish Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClassesMusic classes

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Swim Team

School Notes

To provide a personalized, engaging education that inspires a life-long love of learning, fosters meaningful, independent thinking, social responsibility and self-confidence.
Utilizing the Montessori approach and values, along with proven best-practices, DMS shines as an inspiring, respectful, safe and caring community for every student, parent and teacher.

School Mascot: Bobcats

The school promotes the long term growth within a Montessori education by creating unique physical environments staffed with dedicated professionals. Our school family reflects the vital spirit of Northern New Mexico and represents diverse heritages, capabilities and socio-economic backgrounds. This learning center, drawing upon a wide-ranging community support, forms a solid educational foundation for children ages 2 to 12 in pursuit of lifelong learning.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Desert Montessori School cost?

Desert Montessori School's tuition is approximately $12,200 for private students.

What sports does Desert Montessori School offer?

Desert Montessori School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Freestyle Skiing and Swimming.

When is the application deadline for Desert Montessori School?

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

School Reviews

5 1/25/2018

What a difference! My son is in a small elemtanry class (14 students) with two outstanding teachers who pay attention to him as an individual. He has thrived in this environment academically and socially. He is sorry when it is a weekend because he loves going to DMS so much - that is the opposite from his former school where he wasn`t challenged and usually dreaded going to school.

- Posted by Parent - Current Parent at DMS

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