White Mountain Montessori is a private, non-profit, institution in Lakeside, AZ. We are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential through the use of hands-on materials and the Montessori curriculum.
We offer a 3-6 year old program (1/2 or full day for PreK, full day kindergarten) and a lower elementary program for 1st through 4th grade students. Our mission is to provide quality Montessori education to the children of the White Mountains.
We seek to provide a peaceful learning environment that promotes respect and appreciation for one another as well as other cultures.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1997
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Scholarships awarded each year for families that qualify.
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
community service clubOdyssey of the Mind Team
School Notes
- Parents can contact the school through our website email ([email protected]) or call our front office (928)367-1201. Thank you for your interest in our organization.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for White Mountain Montessori School?
The application deadline for White Mountain Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to White Mountain Montessori School is Lexington Life Academy (6.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lexington Life Academy
Special Education School
4401 S White Mountain Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Mountain Christian School
(Christian)
700 N Central Ave
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-1050
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-1050
9.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
PO Box 789
Show Low, AZ 85902
(928) 537-4497
Show Low, AZ 85902
(928) 537-4497
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
American Indian Christian Misson School
(Christian)
924 Mission Ln # 1
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
13.9 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 34 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
East Fork Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4325 Fort Apache Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4455
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4455
20.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lexington Life Academy
Special Education School
4401 S White Mountain Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
American Indian Christian Misson School
(Christian)
924 Mission Ln # 1
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
13.9 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 34 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Holbrook Seventh-day Adventist Indian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2001 Mclaws Rd.
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6845
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6845
53.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Native American Christian Academy
(Church of the Nazarene)
8450 South Sun Valley Rd.
Sun Valley, AZ 86029
(928) 524-6211
Sun Valley, AZ 86029
(928) 524-6211
57.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 55 students
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Alternative School (Christian)
1682 E Hwy 70
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
92.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lexington Life Academy
Special Education School
4401 S White Mountain Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Mountain Christian School
(Christian)
700 N Central Ave
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-1050
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-1050
9.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
PO Box 789
Show Low, AZ 85902
(928) 537-4497
Show Low, AZ 85902
(928) 537-4497
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
American Indian Christian Misson School
(Christian)
924 Mission Ln # 1
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
13.9 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 34 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
East Fork Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4325 Fort Apache Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4455
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4455
20.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lexington Life Academy
Special Education School
4401 S White Mountain Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
PO Box 789
Show Low, AZ 85902
(928) 537-4497
Show Low, AZ 85902
(928) 537-4497
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
1000 E Frontier ST
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-8050
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-8050
76.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School (Christian)
1682 E Hwy 70
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
92.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony Indian School
(Catholic)
11 St Anthony Dr
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4596
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4596
94.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3050 Porter Mountain Road
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6182
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6182
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 801 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Blue Ridge High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12
1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12
Navit - Blue Ridge High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Snowflake, AZ 85937
(928) 368-6126
Snowflake, AZ 85937
(928) 368-6126
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12
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