Bella Montessori's goal is to assist each child in reaching his or her potential by valuing and recognizing that each child is unique and learns in different ways and at their own pace.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bella Montessori Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
2009
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform T-shirt, Khaki shorts or pants, socks and tennis shoes
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Variable rates with several schedules available
Summer Program Cost Notes
Variable rates with several schedules available
Admissions Director
Davina Goff
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- Bella Montessori strives to create a strong community between students, staff and parents. We can achieve this by each member taking responsibility. Our responsibility is to assist each child in reaching his/her potential by valuing and recognizing each child is unique and learns in different ways and at their own pace. We create multi-age classrooms that provide an exciting, challenging, joyful and spiritual experience. Older students may become mentors and role models while younger students joyfully aspire and grow confident about the challenges ahead. Students will developorder, coordination, concentration and independence.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bella Montessori Preschool offer a summer program?
Yes, Bella Montessori Preschool offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What sports does Bella Montessori Preschool offer?
Bella Montessori Preschool offers 1 interscholastic sports: Martial Arts.
When is the application deadline for Bella Montessori Preschool?
The application deadline for Bella Montessori Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bella Montessori Preschool located?
Bella Montessori Preschool is located in the The Islands neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ.
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Bella Montessori Preschool is Sierra School Gilbert (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Wilkins Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
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Sierra School Gilbert
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875 S Cooper Rd
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(480) 456-0942
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
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Gr: K-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students
505 S. Gilbert Rd.
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(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Desert Marigold School
Waldorf School
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
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Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 30 students
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Location
Miles
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Sierra School Gilbert
Special Education School
875 S Cooper Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Desert Marigold School
Waldorf School
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 30 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sierra School Gilbert
Special Education School
875 S Cooper Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students
505 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Desert Marigold School
Waldorf School
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 30 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
505 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Desert Marigold School
Waldorf School
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 30 students
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Miles
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Wilkins Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
730 S Cooper Rd Ste C
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-2796
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-2796
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
FrenchAm Preschool
Special Program Emphasis
2031 N Arizona Ave, 2
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 681-6100
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 681-6100
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Sierra School Gilbert
Special Education School
875 S Cooper Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Dominic Savio Academy
Special Education School
550 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 659-5456
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 659-5456
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
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Miles
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Sierra School Gilbert
Special Education School
875 S Cooper Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 809-6690
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 809-6690
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,408 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Life - Lauren's Institute For Education
Special Education School
1305 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 621-8361
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 621-8361
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Autism Academy Of Education And Development
Special Education School
7581 S Willow Dr, Ste #103
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 150 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sierra School Gilbert
Special Education School
875 S Cooper Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 809-6690
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 809-6690
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,408 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
505 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
670 N Arizona Ave Ste 35
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 569 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wilkins Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
730 S Cooper Rd Ste C
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-2796
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-2796
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
FrenchAm Preschool
Special Program Emphasis
2031 N Arizona Ave, 2
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 681-6100
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 681-6100
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
St. Dominic Savio Academy
Special Education School
550 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 659-5456
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 659-5456
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 809-6690
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 809-6690
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,408 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
500 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 558-0739
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 558-0739
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 8 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
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(480) 757-5400
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 757-5400
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Gr: K-8 | 952 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
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500 S Mcqueen Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 632-4750
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 632-4750
0.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 1,303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
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Rank:
8/
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245 S Mcqueen Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 497-0742
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 497-0742
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(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
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(480) 812-7400
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7400
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Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
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(480) 287-5588
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 287-5588
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