Montessori Academy

6050 N INVERGORDON RD
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

www.azma.academy

Charter School 107 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Montessori Academy, located in Paradise Valley, Arizona, is a private educational institution that serves students from preschool through middle school. The school is deeply rooted in the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes child-centered learning, independence, and respect for each student’s individual pace of development. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized, hands-on learning materials, the academy fosters an environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, self-discipline, and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond core academics, Montessori Academy places a strong focus on cultivating a supportive community and holistic student growth. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous intellectual pursuits with social-emotional development, creativity, and community responsibility. Situated in an accessible location, the school serves as a dedicated resource for families in the Paradise Valley area who are seeking an alternative educational model that prioritizes the unique potential of every child.

107

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montessori Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	13
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
76 (71.0%)
Hispanic
13 (12.1%)
Two or More
10 (9.3%)
Black
6 (5.6%)
Asian
1 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.9%)

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:	Montessori Academy Inc. (80011)
Phone:	(480)945-1121
Website:	http://www.azma.academy
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 12

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 10