Thoughtful education for ages 18 months - 14 years. Montessori International School was established in 1982, and has 4 locations in Mesa and Gilbert.
We are an AMI-certified Montessori toddler environment, preschool and kindergarten school, as well as a Montessori elementary and junior high school.
To learn more about what a true Montessori school is, contact us to talk to a teacher or arrange a time to come in and observe children in the classroom environment. Please call 480-890-1580 for more information.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Year Founded
1982
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
125 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by age
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Cooking/BakingFrench
Orff MusicOrganic gardening
Spanish
School Notes
- School Motto: Education begins at birth.
- Our classrooms are places where children are given the opportunity to achieve academic and personal success. The goal is to encourage the development of a love for learning in each child. Using the principles put forth by Dr. Maria Montessori, our teachers carefully prepare environments in order to:
- encourage children to create themselves through exploration.
- foster love for learning by nurturing sparks of curiosity, creativity and intelligence.
- provide children with the tools that they need to achieve independence.
- encourage children to develop the skills that they need to become contributing members of the larger society.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori International School?
The application deadline for Montessori International School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori International School located?
Montessori International School is located in the East Orangewood Estates neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.
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