For the 2025-26 school year, there are 23 montessori private elementary schools serving 2,598 students in Arizona.
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Arizona include Hermosa Montessori School, Desert Garden Montessori, and Creo Farm School Middle & High School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
4% of montessori private elementary schools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).
Top Ranked Arizona Montessori ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Creo Farm School Middle & High School![Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo]( "Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo")
Montessori School
21311 S Lindsey rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 912-3734
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 912-3734
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creo Montessori School![Creo Montessori School Photo - We believe in educating the human potential by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and individuality. CREO IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FAMILIES, AND A GLOBAL RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS.]( "Creo Montessori School Photo - We believe in educating the human potential by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and individuality. CREO IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FAMILIES, AND A GLOBAL RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS.")
Montessori School
1475 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Tuition listed
5130 E Warner Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Tuition listed
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Avg. class size: 50 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
38424 N Spur Cross Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
Gr: NS-9 | 227 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
14801 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 776-2322
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 776-2322
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
700 S. Islands Drive West
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 993-3393
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 993-3393
Gr: PK-1 | 32 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Black Mountain Science Academy
Montessori School
21461 N 78th Ave Ste 185
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 825-1576
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 825-1576
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students
2625 W Queen Creek Rd Ste 6
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 963-2550
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 963-2550
Gr: PK-1 | 48 students Tuition listed
Casa Ninos School Of Montessori - East Campus
Montessori School
8655 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 751-1454
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 751-1454
Gr: PK-3 | 165 students Avg. class size: 13 students
29210 N 59th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 563-5710
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 563-5710
Gr: PK-4 | 120 students Tuition listed
505 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Guidepost Montessori at North Scottsdale![Guidepost Montessori at North Scottsdale Photo - Our Campus at North Scottsdale]( "Guidepost Montessori at North Scottsdale Photo - Our Campus at North Scottsdale")
Montessori School
20624 N 76th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(442) 267-6305
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(442) 267-6305
Gr: NS-6 | 92 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12
Haven Montessori School
Montessori School
621 W Clay Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 522-0985
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 522-0985
Gr: 2-4 | 6 students
Heartwood Montessori
Montessori School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students
516 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 264-0096
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 264-0096
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Tuition listed
Montessori International School![Montessori International School Photo - Practicing writing in the MIS primary class.]( "Montessori International School Photo - Practicing writing in the MIS primary class.")
Montessori School
1230 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 890-1580
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 890-1580
Gr: PK-7 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Montessori Preparatory Academy
Montessori School
2020 Silver Creek Rd D 101
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 278-9241
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 278-9241
Gr: PK-11 | 61 students
Palm Valley Montessori L L C
Montessori School
629 N Sarival Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 986-9516
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 986-9516
Gr: PK-4 | 63 students
400 S Old Litchfield Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 935-7737
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 935-7737
Gr: NS-6 | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14403 N 75th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 334-9171
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 334-9171
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Tempe Montessori School Ltd![Tempe Montessori School Ltd Photo - Children learn to associate the world with what they already know and have experienced. First step in growing a love for learning.]( "Tempe Montessori School Ltd Photo - Children learn to associate the world with what they already know and have experienced. First step in growing a love for learning.")
Montessori School
410 S. El Dorado Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 966-7606
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 966-7606
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Arizona?
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Arizona include Hermosa Montessori School, Desert Garden Montessori, and Creo Farm School Middle & High School.
How many montessori private elementary schools are located in Arizona?
23 montessori private elementary schools are located in Arizona.
How diverse are montessori private elementary schools in Arizona?
Arizona montessori private elementary schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
What percentage of montessori private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
4% of montessori private elementary schools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).
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