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Mission Montessori On The Desert

12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

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Mission Montessori Schools was granted a use permit by the City of Scottsdale and in December 2003, opened a second campus located at 11050 N.

96th Street. The elementary has expanded it's program to include 4th, 5th and 6th grades.

The purpose of Mission Montessori School is to prepare and provide the most natural and life supporting environment for the child, observing the child and continually adapting the environment to support the fulfillment of the child's greatest potential—physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually.

To support the development of the whole child into a productive, peaceful, and creative member of the classroom, the family and local, as well as global community, through a curriculum based upon Maria Montessori's educational philosophy and child development theory, and with an environment designed to help the child increase intellectual abilities, develop personal autonomy, practice effective, positive communication skills.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 188 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

2025

School Calendar

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Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Total Students

188 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

38:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Mission Montessori Schools was granted a use permit by the City of Scottsdale and in December 2003, opened a second campus located at 11050 N. 96th Street. The elementary has expanded it's program to include 4th, 5th and 6th grades. The purpose of Mission Montessori School is to prepare and provide the most natural and life supporting environment for the child, observing the child and continually adapting the environment to support the fulfillment of the child's greatest potential—physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. To support the development of the whole child into a productive, peaceful, and creative member of the classroom, the family and local, as well as global community, through a curriculum based upon Maria Montessori's educational philosophy and child development theory, and with an environment designed to help the child increase intellectual abilities, develop personal autonomy, practice effective, positive communication skills.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Mission Montessori On The Desert?

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

In what neighborhood is Mission Montessori On The Desert located?

Mission Montessori On The Desert is located in the Central Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 6 other private schools located in Central Scottsdale.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 188 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Scottsdale, AZ is $18,618 for elementary schools and $18,852 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Scottsdale, AZ is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).