Patagonia Montessori School

Patagonia Montessori Elementary School (79069)
500 N 3RD AVE
PATAGONIA, AZ 85624
Charter School 33 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Patagonia Montessori School is a small, independent educational institution located in the scenic town of Patagonia, Arizona. Following the educational philosophy developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, the school emphasizes a child-centered approach that fosters independence, self-discipline, and a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized Montessori materials, the school provides a tailored curriculum that allows students to progress at their own pace, balancing academic rigor with hands-on, experiential discovery.

The school is deeply integrated into the unique landscape and culture of southern Arizona, often incorporating the local environment into its educational model. Its mission focuses on cultivating not only intellectual growth but also social and emotional development, encouraging students to become active, empathetic participants in their community. Serving a close-knit region, Patagonia Montessori prides itself on providing a supportive, small-school atmosphere that prepares children for future academic success while honoring their individual curiosity and creative potential.
33
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    20 (60.6%)
  • White
    13 (39.4%)
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: Patagonia Montessori Elementary School (79069)
Phone: (520)394-9530
Website: http://www.patagoniamontessori.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 33
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
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 2
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 3
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Patagonia Elementary School
Patagonia Elementary District (4460)
124 Students
Highway 82
Patagonia, AZ 85624 (0.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th