Excellent
#11 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 4% of private schools
Heartwood Montessori
Elementary School · Mesa, AZ
A private elementary school in Mesa, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
207 N MESA DR, Mesa, AZ 85201
- 5.7:1 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 Heartwood Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- 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
$63,725
Median home value
$292,600
Median rent
$1,349/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
39%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Step Up SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower Center for InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Queen of Peace Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 197 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Heartwood Montessori is listed in Mesa, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Heartwood Montessori
Heartwood Montessori is a private elementary school in Mesa, AZ, serving approximately 85 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heartwood Montessori
What grades does Heartwood Montessori serve?
Heartwood Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Heartwood Montessori?
Heartwood Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heartwood Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Heartwood Montessori is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Heartwood Montessori rank in AZ?
Heartwood Montessori ranks #11 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Heartwood Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Heartwood Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Heartwood Montessori a private school?
Yes, Heartwood 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 Heartwood Montessori a religious school?
No, Heartwood Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Gender Split
- 36% M / 64% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 599-0137
- Area population (ZIP 85201)
- 52,484
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 85201; 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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