Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Average class size: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Desert Sky Montessori
About the School
- Thank you and Welcome to Desert Sky Montessori Scottsdale! We areasmall community that allows us to work with each child inverysmall groups as well as being able to do a lot of one ononeteaching.Each child will have their own personal curriculuminLanguage as well as math.
- We never hold the child back, weencoragethem to grow and challenge themselves in all areas.
- Weteach themearly time management as well respect for each other,staff , aswel as respect for all the work set out on the shelves.The olderchildren learn to be good role models and enjoy mentoringtheyunger children in their class.
- Our morning circle is done in3different languages, Spanish, Itlaian and French.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Average class size: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1995
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
Average Class Size
27 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
comfortable clothing easy to move up and down
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Paty Bhatti
Admissions Associate
Andrea DiStefano
Application URL
Request Information
School Notes
- Call or stop by for more information or a friendly tour!.
- Yoga Music Art Mastery Foreign Languages Library Computers
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Desert Sky Montessori offer a summer program?
Yes, Desert Sky Montessori offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Desert Sky Montessori?
The application deadline for Desert Sky Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Desert Sky Montessori located?
Desert Sky Montessori is located in the Foothills Ranchos neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ.
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