Hermosa Montessori is a school community of lifelong learners that integrates Montessori education with Arizona Academic Standards to foster self-motivated, moral, social and environmentally responsible individuals.
Hermosa Montessori School is unique. Founded in 1978, it is a private, locally owned school for preschool and extended day kindergarten students, and a tuition free public charter school for kindergarten through eighth grade students.
We have a distinctive Tucson location especially chosen for its beauty.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Yearly Tuition: $675
- Average class size: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Hermosa Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Campus Size
16
Student Body
Total Students
305 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
50 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Full Day Preschool
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Cultivating lifelong learners through Montessori education.
- Hermosa Montessori School offers a uniquely designed learning environment for students from preschool through middle school. Our classrooms are supportive communities of students and teachers that respect children as unique individuals. Each classroom community is designed to correspond to students developmental characteristics, interests, and abilities. Hermosa Montessori starts with the premise that children naturally want to learn, they learn in many different ways, and at their own pace. Learning is focused on experience, investigation, and research through active engagement, not rote drill and memorization.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hermosa Montessori School cost?
Hermosa Montessori School's tuition is approximately $675 for private students.
What sports does Hermosa Montessori School offer?
Hermosa Montessori School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Swimming.
What is Hermosa Montessori School's ranking?
Hermosa Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Hermosa Montessori School?
The application deadline for Hermosa Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 8/1/2015
Hermosa Montessori is an authentic Montessori school, and I have been continually impressed with the quality of instruction and the nurturing environment of the school. My child has grown both academically and socially, as the school presents a holistic approach to learning, and I can honestly say that Hermosa students grow into poised, thoughtful and caring individuals.
The classroom teaching model permits the students to explore their strengths while maintaining standards and, in my experience, this allows each student to thrive while challenging themselves. The students embrace learning in a way that is refreshing, and seem to be blissfully unaware of how extraordinary they are becoming.
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