Black Mountain Science Academy vs. Arrowhead Montessori
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School Overview
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Overview
Black Mountain Science Academy in Peoria, AZ, is a co–ed Montessori school serving preschool through 6th grade in a suburban community.
The school has an enrollment of 61 students, with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 7 teachers.
This nonsectarian school is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Association Montessori International (AMI), reflecting its Montessori program affiliations.
Approximately 26% of the student population identifies as students of color, representing diversity within this suburban Peoria school.
Black Mountain Science Academy is located in the Arrowhead Ranch Business Park Condominium area, serving families seeking Montessori education in Peoria.
Arrowhead Montessori is located on two acres in Peoria, Arizona. We offer programs for children ages 18 months to 14 years - half day or full day programs for toddlers and preschool. Full day program for kindergarten through 8th grade. We offer summer school, and extended care.
Our children are offered the benefits of a structured classroom, where they engage in the AMI Montessori curriculum.
We also have an outdoor environment, which includes a vegetable garden, a farm with animals, a small orchard, and a large outdoor work environment for the children to explore and work in nature.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
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2002
Students Body
Total Students
61 students
135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
13
Pre-K Students
30
50
Kindergarten Students
10
12
Grade 1 Students
3
-
Grade 2 Students
2
-
Grade 3 Students
4
-
Grade 4 Students
4
-
Grade 5 Students
3
-
Grade 6 Students
5
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$1,200
Tuition Notes
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Tuition varies on program - Toddler, Primary, Elementary, Jr High; half day/full day/extended day
% on Financial Aid
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60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$7,500
Acceptance Rate
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95%
Admissions Director
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Michelle Huskey