Montessori Academy

Montessori Academy is a charter school located in the affluent Paradise Valley area of Maricopa County, Arizona. Serving kindergarten through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 116 students. While specific student-teacher ratio details are not available, Montessori Academy operates as a regular public school with a focus on personalized education.

The school's MySchoolScout rating is 5.8 out of 10, placing it at the 56th percentile among Arizona schools. Academically, 52% of students are proficient in ELA/reading, while 27% are proficient in math. These scores indicate areas where the school has room for improvement but also highlight the school's commitment to student development and growth.

Montessori Academy is situated in a large suburban setting with a highly educated and affluent neighborhood. The median household income is $172,857, and the median home value is $1,671,100. With a low poverty rate of 5.1%, the community surrounding Montessori Academy is supportive and nurturing, providing a strong foundation for the school’s educational initiatives.

With an enrollment of 116 students, Montessori Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Montessori Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.