Rainbow Montessori School–Voltaire in Scottsdale, AZ, enrolls 46 students in preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
Founded in 1980, this Scottsdale early learning program has a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average class size of 16.
The school employs 3 teachers, with 80% holding advanced degrees, ranking it in the top 20% of Arizona private schools for faculty qualifications.
Tuition aligns with local standards and the school maintains a 100% acceptance rate, serving families in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood.
Summer school is offered, and the school follows a casual dress code within its nonsectarian Montessori curriculum.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Rainbow Montessori School - Voltaire ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1980
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
We offer 2-3-5 day all day and half day programs for children 18 months- kindergarten age. Please check our website or call 480-998-0024 for rates
Summer Program Cost Notes
Call the office for rates 480-998-0024
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Robin Sendra
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Rainbow Montessori School - Voltaire?
The acceptance rate of Rainbow Montessori School - Voltaire is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
What is Rainbow Montessori School - Voltaire's ranking?
Rainbow Montessori School - Voltaire ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Rainbow Montessori School - Voltaire?
The application deadline for Rainbow Montessori School - Voltaire is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Rainbow Montessori School - Voltaire located?
Rainbow Montessori School - Voltaire is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 8 other private schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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