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Desert Sky Montessori
Elementary School
12850 N SCOTTSDALE RD, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Enrollment
5
Student-Teacher
1.4:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
5
Student-Teacher
1.4:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Desert Sky Montessori
Elementary School in Scottsdale · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Desert Sky Montessori
Desert Sky Montessori is a private elementary school in Scottsdale, AZ. Desert Sky Montessori serves approximately 5 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 1.4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 5 students, Desert Sky Montessori is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 1.4:1 students to teachers, Desert Sky Montessori sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Desert Sky Montessori is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Desert Sky Montessori compares to 31 public schools serving similar grades in Scottsdale, AZ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Desert Sky Montessori (this school) | — |
| Sequoya Elementary School | 9.4 |
| Desert Shadows Elementary School | 9.1 |
| BASIS Scottsdale Primary - West Campus | 7.8 |
| Scottsdale Country Day School | 9.3 |
| Redfield Elementary School | 9.4 |
| Cochise Elementary School | 9.1 |
| Liberty Elementary School | 7.7 |
| Cheyenne Traditional School | 9.1 |
| Copper Canyon Elementary School | 8.7 |
| Desert Canyon Elementary | 9.4 |
| Laguna Elementary School | 8.2 |
| Grayhawk Elementary School | 8.1 |
| Pueblo Elementary School | 9.4 |
| Copper Ridge School | 8.2 |
| Noah Webster Schools-Pima | 7.6 |
| Anasazi Elementary | 9.1 |
| Navajo Elementary School | 8.3 |
| Echo Canyon K-8 | 6.8 |
| Mission Montessori Academy | 7.1 |
| BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus | 9.3 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 5 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.4:1
- Address
- 12850 N SCOTTSDALE RD, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
- Phone
- (480) 998-7019
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in AZ aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
12850 N SCOTTSDALE RD, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Desert Sky Montessori may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sequoya Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 1.3 miles away). Another option is Sonoran Sky Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby Phoenix). Additionally, North Ranch Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Phoenix). For more schools in Scottsdale, see our Scottsdale schools guide .
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20 within 2.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 85254 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$120,885
Median Home Value
$701,900
Median Rent
$1,954/mo
Population
46,655
College Educated
60.3%
Homeownership
72.9%
Avg Commute
23.1 min
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Median Age
45.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Desert Sky Montessori
What grades does Desert Sky Montessori serve?
Desert Sky Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Desert Sky Montessori?
Desert Sky Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 5 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sky Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Sky Montessori is 1.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Desert Sky Montessori a private school?
Yes, Desert Sky 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 Sky Montessori a religious school?
No, Desert Sky Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 5
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 195 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 998-7019
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