Heartwood Montessori in Mesa, AZ, serves 60 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through grade 6 in a city鈥揵ased Montessori program.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 20:1 with 3 teachers on staff.
Heartwood Montessori is a member of the Association Montessori International (AMI) and has a nonsectarian orientation.
Approximately 63% of students identify as students of color, reflecting diversity within the student body.
The school operates in a large city setting, offering early childhood and elementary education in the Mesa area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Heartwood Montessori?
The application deadline for Heartwood Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Heartwood Montessori is William K Eaton School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Queen Of Peace Catholic School (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
William K Eaton School
All-boys | Alternative School
868 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-4024
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-4024
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Queen Of Peace Catholic School
(Catholic)
109 N Macdonald
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 969-0226
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 969-0226
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
St. Timothy Catholic Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1730 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 775-5238
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 775-5238
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Childtime Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
1111 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-4481
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-4481
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 136 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1551 E Dana Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
William K Eaton School
All-boys | Alternative School
868 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-4024
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-4024
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 13 students
719 N Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Dobson-montessori School ![Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.]( "Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Serenity Learning Center ![Serenity Learning Center Photo]( "Serenity Learning Center Photo")
Alternative School
2740 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 757-5350
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 757-5350
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pathways School
Special Education School
1540 N Burk St
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 259-7788
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 259-7788
3.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 121 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
William K Eaton School
All-boys | Alternative School
868 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-4024
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-4024
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Queen Of Peace Catholic School
(Catholic)
109 N Macdonald
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 969-0226
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 969-0226
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
1551 E Dana Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
719 N Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Dobson-montessori School ![Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.]( "Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Queen Of Peace Catholic School
(Catholic)
109 N Macdonald
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 969-0226
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 969-0226
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
St. Timothy Catholic Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1730 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 775-5238
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 775-5238
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Childtime Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
1111 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-4481
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-4481
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 136 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1551 E Dana Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dobson-montessori School ![Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.]( "Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
- miles
Gr: K-11 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5300
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-5300
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44 E 5th St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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