Canyoncito Montessori School is commitment to the creation of a Montessori environment that enables all children to realize their highest potential for learning and to become an independent, self-motivated, and contributing member of the world community.
It is the goal of Canyoncito Montessori School to provide an education that stimulates the physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth of each child while developing creativity and a positive self-image.
Our goal is to provide an environment that is emotionally supportive in which all children feel secure, respected, and loved.
The importance of sharing the responsibility among home, school, and community is to foster a higher level of academic, personal, and social achievement.
Graduates of Canyoncito Montessori School prepare to enter the next phase of their education carrying with them a respect for people, a belief in dignity of work and sense of responsibility for their own development.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Canyoncito Montessori School often compared to?
Canyoncito Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Ponderosa Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Canyoncito Montessori School?
The application deadline for Canyoncito Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Canyoncito Montessori School vs. Ponderosa Montessori School
The nearest high school to Canyoncito Montessori School is Rock Christian Academy (13.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ponderosa Montessori School (7.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bilingual Montessori School (6.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bilingual Montessori School
Montessori School
115 Longview Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 672-1800
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 672-1800
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Ponderosa Montessori School
Montessori School
304 Rover Blvd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 672-9211
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 672-9211
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 80 students
Rock Christian Academy
(Christian)
919 Riverside Dr
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2094
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2094
13 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
(Catholic)
1331 State Road 76
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
74 Arroyo Seco Cir
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-4629
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-4629
15 miles
Gr: PK | 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rock Christian Academy
(Christian)
919 Riverside Dr
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2094
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2094
13 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Valley Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
56 Arroyo Seco Cir
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4617
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4617
15 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
823 Angel Duran Dr
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-0039
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-0039
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Tuition listed
03A Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
15.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
25.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ponderosa Montessori School
Montessori School
304 Rover Blvd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 672-9211
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 672-9211
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 80 students
Rock Christian Academy
(Christian)
919 Riverside Dr
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2094
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2094
13 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
(Catholic)
1331 State Road 76
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Valley Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
56 Arroyo Seco Cir
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4617
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4617
15 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
823 Angel Duran Dr
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-0039
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-0039
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bilingual Montessori School
Montessori School
115 Longview Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 672-1800
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 672-1800
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Ponderosa Montessori School
Montessori School
304 Rover Blvd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 672-9211
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 672-9211
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 80 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
(Catholic)
1331 State Road 76
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
74 Arroyo Seco Cir
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-4629
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-4629
15 miles
Gr: PK | 20 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
823 Angel Duran Dr
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-0039
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-0039
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
57 Loma Del Escolar
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2730
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2730
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2101 Hawk Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2375
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2375
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2182 33rd St
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2275
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2275
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1300 Diamond Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2280 North Rd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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