AUGUSTUS H. SHAW MONTESSORI

Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 390 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Augustus H. Shaw Montessori has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Augustus H. Shaw Montessori, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a public school within the Phoenix Elementary School District #1 that serves students from preschool through eighth grade. By adhering to the Montessori philosophy, the school emphasizes a child-centered educational approach that promotes independence, hands-on learning, and mixed-age classrooms. This model is designed to foster both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, allowing students to progress at their own pace while engaging in a curriculum that balances core subjects with creative and practical life skills.

As a specialized program, Shaw Montessori aims to create a prepared environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and a sense of community responsibility. The school focuses on nurturing a love for learning through discovery and individualized instruction, rather than a traditional one-size-fits-all classroom experience. By providing a structured yet flexible setting, Shaw Montessori offers an alternative public school option for families in the Phoenix area who value the Montessori method’s emphasis on holistic development and self-directed education.

For more information, contact Augustus H. Shaw Montessori at (602) 257-3914 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.