Below Average
#222 of 225 private schools in AZ
Desert Shadows Montessori
Elementary School · Mesa, AZ
A private elementary school in Mesa, AZ serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
6709 E UNIVERSITY DR, Mesa, AZ 85205
- 35:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Desert Shadows Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,294
Median home value
$301,200
Median rent
$1,363/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Salk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Mesa Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–11 | 1.6 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Falcon Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 541 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Desert Shadows Montessori is listed in Mesa, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Desert Shadows Montessori
Desert Shadows Montessori is a private elementary school in Mesa, AZ, serving approximately 35 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 35:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Shadows Montessori
What grades does Desert Shadows Montessori serve?
Desert Shadows Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Desert Shadows Montessori?
Desert Shadows Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Shadows Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Shadows Montessori is 35:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Desert Shadows Montessori rank in AZ?
Desert Shadows Montessori ranks #222 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Desert Shadows Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Shadows Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Desert Shadows Montessori a private school?
Yes, Desert Shadows Montessori is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Desert Shadows Montessori a religious school?
No, Desert Shadows Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 35
- Gender Split
- 6% M / 94% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 35:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 215 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 830-5887
- Area population (ZIP 85205)
- 44,704
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 49.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85205; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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