St. Peter's has provided the west valley with quality education for over 50 years. In 2008, we became an Association Montessori Internationale accredited school, an honor given only to schools that meet the highest standards. At St. Peter's your child will thrive in an interactive and spiritual environment.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Peter's Episcopal Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No licensed character clothing
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
20%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Bonnie Shearer
Admissions Associate
Diane Woodyard
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Martial Arts Club, Soccer
Art Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Martial Arts Club, Soccer
School Notes
- Infant Program 6 Weeks to 12 Months (or walking)
- Toddler Program 12 Months to 3 Years
- Primary 3 (fully potty-trained) years to 5 years (Kindergarten)
- 1st to 6th Grade
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of St. Peter's Episcopal Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of St. Peter's Episcopal Montessori School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.
What is St. Peter's Episcopal Montessori School's ranking?
St. Peter's Episcopal Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter's Episcopal Montessori School?
The application deadline for St. Peter's Episcopal Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
The quality of education from St. Peter's Montessori School is amazing. Children as young as 6 (if they are ready) are doing long division and pre-algebra. Music is incorporated throughout the learning environment both in the primary classes and in the elementary. Outside of the classroom, children experience learning through multiple fields trips per year, including the symphony, science center, food bank, and nature hikes. My children love going to school and I only wish I would have been able to go to a school like St. Peter's when I was a child.
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