The Montessori School

The Montessori Day School is a private Montessori School specializing in the nurturing, care and education of young children ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten.
Our mission is to provide a positive learning environment that nurtures each child's unique development and encourages children to become responsible students who have the ability and desire to fulfill lifetime educational and social goals.
Our objectives are to assisting parents in aiding the physical, emotional, social and cognitive development of their child; to help the child develop a positive attitude toward school; to foster in the child curiosity, imagination, and creative intelligence; to help each child develop self-confidence as an independent learner; to foster inner security and a sense of order in the child; and to help the child develop socially.
We assist each child in building a habit of concentration.
Sharpening the child's ability to discriminate and judge and develop habits of initiative and persistence.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
140 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 50%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Free for grades K-8
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School Notes

  • The Montessori Day School is a private Montessori School specializing in the nurturing, care and education of young children ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten. Our mission is to provide a positive learning environment that nurtures each child's unique development and encourages children to become responsible students who have the ability and desire to fulfill lifetime educational and social goals. Our objectives are to assisting parents in aiding the physical, emotional, social and cognitive development of their child; to help the child develop a positive attitude toward school; to foster in the child curiosity, imagination, and creative intelligence; to help each child develop self-confidence as an independent learner; to foster inner security and a sense of order in the child; and to help the child develop socially. We assist each child in building a habit of concentration. Sharpening the child's ability to discriminate and judge and develop habits of initiative and persistence.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Montessori School?
The application deadline for The Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Montessori School located?
The Montessori School is located in the The Estates At Rancho Caballero neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Albuquerque, NM is $10,391 for elementary schools and $12,313 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Albuquerque, NM is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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