Desert Montessori School
Tel:
(505) 983-8212
- 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.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 88 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,200
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 88 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 25% State avg.: 52% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 25% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,200 |
| % on Financial Aid | 20% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $6,000 |
| Admissions Director | Phoebe Walendziak |
| Admissions Associate | Autumn Wise |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
| Sports | Freestyle Skiing, SwimmingFreestyle Skiing, Swimming, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 4 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Spanish Club Arts and Music Programs: Art Classes, Music classes Recreational Athletic Programs: Swim Team |
School Notes
- 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.
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School Reviews
| 5 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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