Dynamite Montessori serves 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, is a member of the Association Montessori International (AMI).
The student:teacher of Dynamite Montessori is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Full Time 5 day rate shown for Primary and Elementary students
Admissions Director
Paula Fabian-Leach
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Within the child lies the fate of the future.
- Toddlers: admission based on readiness Primary: must be 3 years of age to enter Elementary: 1st through 6th grade
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dynamite Montessori often compared to?
Dynamite Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Quality Interactive Montessori School @ Spur Cross by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Dynamite Montessori?
The application deadline for Dynamite Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is Cave Creek Montessori (0.4 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 1/21/2020
My daughter has been attending Dynamite Montessori for 5 years. This school has been a great place for my daughter to grow. She has been thriving since she started. She is now benefiting from their amazing elementary program. I noticed that some information on this site is incorrect. Their ratios are much lower and they also go through 6th grade.
5 4/9/2012
Dynamite Montessori is full of dedicated staff on a beautiful campus. We strive to maintain a close-knit community and have several events to that end. I would recommend Dynamite to anyone!
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