Montessori Of Surprise in Surprise, AZ, serves 96 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through third grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1 with 12 total teachers supporting early childhood and elementary education.
Approximately 61% of students represent diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds within this Montessori program.
Montessori Of Surprise offers co鈥揺ducational Montessori instruction focusing on early learners in a large suburban community.
The school is located near other private and child care programs within a 4鈥搈ile radius in Surprise and surrounding areas.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
96 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori Of Surprise?
The application deadline for Montessori Of Surprise is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori Of Surprise is Our Lady Of The Sun Catholic Church (5.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fourteensix Christian Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Surprise KinderCare (1.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fourteensix Christian Academy ![Fourteensix Christian Academy Photo]( "Fourteensix Christian Academy Photo")
Alternative School (Christian)
15175 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 252-1460
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 252-1460
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12
Surprise KinderCare ![Surprise KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom: A great start goes a long way!]( "Surprise KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom: A great start goes a long way!")
Daycare / Preschool
15415 West Bell Rd.
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-1592
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-1592
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Valley Child Care & Learning Center - Elementary Mirage
Daycare / Preschool
14085 N Dysart Rd.
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 486-7600
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 486-7600
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Alexandria Academy
Alternative School
13940 W Meeker Blvd # 115/ # 180
Sun City West, AZ 85375
(818) 400-5020
Sun City West, AZ 85375
(818) 400-5020
3.7 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 21 students
AD ![AD Photo - Welcome to Palms Christian School]( "AD Photo - Welcome to Palms Christian School")
(Baptist)
17475 W Bell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 544-3498
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 544-3498
3.8 miles
Gr: K-5 Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of The Sun Catholic Church
(Catholic)
12546 W Peoria Ave
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 213-5478
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 213-5478
5.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Queen Of All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
12252 N 111th Ave
Youngtown, AZ 85363
(352) 232-1570
Youngtown, AZ 85363
(352) 232-1570
5.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 51 students
Life Development Institute
Special Education School
18001 N 79th Ave Ste B42
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 773-2774
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 773-2774
8.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Tuition listed
Sierra School Of Peoria
Special Education School
8155 W Thunderbird Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 209-1000
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 209-1000
8.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 78 students
21000 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
8.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 775 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fourteensix Christian Academy ![Fourteensix Christian Academy Photo]( "Fourteensix Christian Academy Photo")
Alternative School (Christian)
15175 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 252-1460
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 252-1460
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12
AD ![AD Photo - Welcome to Palms Christian School]( "AD Photo - Welcome to Palms Christian School")
(Baptist)
17475 W Bell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 544-3498
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 544-3498
3.8 miles
Gr: K-5 Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Sun Catholic Church
(Catholic)
12546 W Peoria Ave
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 213-5478
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 213-5478
5.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Queen Of All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
12252 N 111th Ave
Youngtown, AZ 85363
(352) 232-1570
Youngtown, AZ 85363
(352) 232-1570
5.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 51 students
10111 W. Jomax. Rd.
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 224-8841
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 224-8841
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Surprise KinderCare ![Surprise KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom: A great start goes a long way!]( "Surprise KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom: A great start goes a long way!")
Daycare / Preschool
15415 West Bell Rd.
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-1592
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-1592
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Valley Child Care & Learning Center - Elementary Mirage
Daycare / Preschool
14085 N Dysart Rd.
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 486-7600
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 486-7600
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Word Of Life Christian Preschool ![Word Of Life Christian Preschool Photo]( "Word Of Life Christian Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
17525 W Bell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 544-4608
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 544-4608
3.8 miles
Gr: PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Big Dreams Preschool / Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
28570 N El Mirage Rd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 374-6856
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 374-6856
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
10111 W. Jomax. Rd.
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 224-8841
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 224-8841
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15150 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7600
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7600
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 826 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16066 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15533 W Paradise Ln
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-2646
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-2646
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 1,264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 2,334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
2 miles
Gr: 9-12
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