Desert Sky Montessori

Thank you and Welcome to Desert Sky Montessori Scottsdale! We are a small community that allows us to work with each child in very small groups as well as being able to do a lot of one on one teaching.Each child will have their own personal curriculum in Language as well as math. We never hold the child back, we encorage them to grow and challenge themselves in all areas. We teach them early time management as well respect for each other, staff , as wel as respect for all the work set out on the shelves. The older children learn to be good role models and enjoy mentoring the yunger children in their class. Our morning circle is done in 3 different languages, Spanish, Itlaian and French. Call or stop by for more information or a friendly tour!.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Average class size: 27 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1995
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Desert Sky Montessori Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
Average Class Size
27 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
comfortable clothing easy to move up and down

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Paty Bhatti
Admissions Associate
Erica Bashkin

School Notes

  • Yoga Music Art Mastery Foreign Languages Library Computers
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Desert Sky Montessori?
The application deadline for Desert Sky Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Desert Sky Montessori located?
Desert Sky Montessori is located in the Foothills Ranchos neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Average class size: 27 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Scottsdale, AZ is $17,678 for elementary schools and $18,845 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Scottsdale, AZ is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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