Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School

Santa Cruz Valley Opportunities in Education Inc. (79066)
2875 E FRONTAGE RD
AMADO, AZ 85645
Charter School 81 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Montessori de Santa Cruz, located in Tubac, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from preschool through eighth grade. The school is committed to the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes individualized learning, self-directed activity, and hands-on discovery. By fostering a prepared environment, the school encourages students to develop at their own pace, promoting both academic excellence and the development of essential life skills such as independence, critical thinking, and social responsibility.

The school places a strong emphasis on community and character development, utilizing multi-age classrooms to facilitate peer mentoring and collaborative learning. By integrating the Montessori method with state educational standards, Montessori de Santa Cruz aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning within a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Its location in St. Ann’s Hall in Tubac provides a unique setting that reflects the values of the local community, making it a distinct alternative to traditional public schooling in the region.
81
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    54 (66.7%)
  • White
    25 (30.9%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Santa Cruz Valley Opportunities in Education Inc. (79066)
Phone: (520)398-0536
Website: http://www.montessoridesantacruz.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 81
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 10
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 10
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sopori Elementary School
Sahuarita Unified District (4411)
105 Students
5000 W. Arivaca Road
Amado, AZ 85645 (1.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th