Guadalupe Montessori School(GMS)was founded in 1979. Since inception, its goal has been to provide high quality Montessori education to the children of Silver City, New Mexico and surrounding areas.
The school started in one room and has grown to a five-classroom school complete with an organic kitchen, outdoor garden, animal farm, and playground for each age group.
GMS offers an elementary program serving ages 6-12, a primary program serving ages 3-6, and a toddler program serving ages 18 mos-3 yrs.
Along with academic excellence, GMS cultivates leadership skills through a curriculum that includes active community involvement.
The GMS philosophy is to provide children a diverse and rewarding educational experience, one that will instill in them not only life-long friendships but also a life-long love of learning.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,080
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1979
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 49%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
TODDLER PROGRAM - 18MO-3YR
Half Day Program - $7,350.00/Year
Full Day Program - $9,650.00/YearPRIMARY PROGRAM - 3YR-6YR
Half Day Program - $6,920.00/Year
Full Day Program - $8,380.00/Year
Mixed Age PreK - FreeELEMENTARY PROGRAM - 6YR-11YR
Full Day Program - $8,080/YearAFTER SCHOOL CARE
Per Day - $17.50/Day
After School Care will be provided daily Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm.MEALS
GMS offers nutritious snacks and lunches daily for all students as a part of the USDA National School Lunch Program. Thanks to Senate Bill 4 all school-age children receive free lunch this year. For all other students lunch rates are:
Toddlers - $3.97/meal
Primary - $4.07/meal
PreK students also eat for free!
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School Notes
- The Guadalupe Montessori School is dedicated to delivering an accessible, authentic, high-quality Montessori education in a peaceful, supporting learning environment. We provide an accessible, high-quality choice that meets the needs of families and children in Grant County. AMI trained guides deliver our curriculum, supported by a skilled staff. Our board, faculty, and staff reflect the diversity of our community. We adhere to evidence-based pedagogy and strive to foster a life-long love of learning in all children. We provide the guidance and freedom for students to develop their current interests and discover new ideas. Our curriculum is built upon the core values of academic excellence, diversity, and social responsibility. We recognize that a highly trained, skillful staff is essential to our program, and we are committed to deep and integrated professional development that empowers our staff to grow personally and professionally.In adopting evidence-based Montessori teaching methods, GMS has adopted a framework that supports academic excellence, social and emotional development, safety, and quality. Our program is flexible enough to address each child's developmental stage and learning style, while ensuring academic breadth and depth. We promote independence and self-confidence and recognize that every child has diverse strengths rooted in their unique family, culture, heritage, language, beliefs and circumstances. We also honor each child'sentelechy, a vital agent or life force that emerges only through individual exploration, expression, and purposeful effort. When the entelechy is honored, potential becomes realized and the individual becomes self-actualized.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Guadalupe Montessori School cost?
Guadalupe Montessori School's tuition is approximately $8,080 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Guadalupe Montessori School?
The application deadline for Guadalupe Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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