Sunrise Montessori School - South Campus
Tel:
(602) 843-6053
Sunrise Montessori School was started in the home of Mary Ellen Marion in 1979.
The first year there were eight children in the class and fifteen on a waiting list.
A search was made for a church with space available to rent to our school.
Larkspur Christian Church on 33rd Avenue north of Cactus. Their Fellowship Hall was used for our school from September 1980 through June 1988.
In 1981, one of the first Montessori toddler programs in the valley was added. Mary Ellen and Ray Marion are the owners.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Students: 50 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,250
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool |
| Year Founded | 1979 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 50 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,250 |
| Tuition Notes | Yearly tuition can be paid in 10 installments. |
School Notes
- Sunrise Montessori School offers a Montessori education according to the principals of Dr. Maria Montessori. It is an education of the total child, encompassing the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth of each child. We nurture and promote an atmosphere that develops self-motivation, responsibility, and self-control in the child. Each child is offered individual instruction, according to his/her ability level.
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