Montessori Of Surprise in Surprise, AZ, serves 96 students from pre–kindergarten through third grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 12 total teachers supporting early childhood and elementary education.
Approximately 61% of students represent diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds within this Montessori program.
Montessori Of Surprise offers co–educational Montessori instruction focusing on early learners in a large suburban community.
The school is located near other private and child care programs within a 4–mile radius in Surprise and surrounding areas.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
96 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori Of Surprise?
The application deadline for Montessori Of Surprise is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori Of Surprise is Our Lady Of The Sun Catholic Church (5.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fourteensix Christian Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Surprise KinderCare (1.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Fourteensix Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
15175 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 252-1460
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 252-1460
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 40 students
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Daycare / Preschool
15415 West Bell Rd.
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-1592
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-1592
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Valley Child Care & Learning Center - Elementary Mirage
Daycare / Preschool
14085 N Dysart Rd.
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 486-7600
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 486-7600
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Alexandria Academy
Alternative School
13940 W Meeker Blvd # 115/ # 180
Sun City West, AZ 85375
(818) 400-5020
Sun City West, AZ 85375
(818) 400-5020
3.7 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 21 students
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(Baptist)
17475 W Bell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 544-3498
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 544-3498
3.8 miles
Gr: K-5 Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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