At a glance
Reported students
107
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
107
Montessori Academy: 107 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 148
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.5:1
What the reported data says about Montessori Academy
Montessori Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Paradise Valley. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Montessori Academy Inc. (80011). NCES reports 107 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, below the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Montessori Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71%
- Hispanic12.1%
- Black5.6%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Montessori Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiva Elementary School Elementary · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) | PK–06 | 609 | 0.7 mi |
| Echo Canyon K-8 Elementary · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) | PK–08 | 317 | 1.8 mi |
| Pueblo Elementary School Elementary · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) | PK–06 | 454 | 2.2 mi |
| Hopi Elementary School Elementary · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) | KG–05 | 674 | 2.4 mi |
| Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation Elementary · Charter · Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation (91275) | KG–06 | 160 | 2.7 mi |
| Cherokee Elementary School Elementary · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) | PK–05 | 690 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Montessori Academy
What grades does Montessori Academy serve?
Montessori Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Montessori Academy Inc. (80011).
How many students attend Montessori Academy?
Montessori Academy reported 107 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 148 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Montessori Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 107 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Montessori Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Montessori Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Montessori Academy in?
Montessori Academy is part of Montessori Academy Inc. (80011), based in Paradise Valley, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Montessori Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kiva Elementary School (0.7 mi), Echo Canyon K-8 (1.8 mi), Pueblo Elementary School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.