Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Tempe

Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered Inc. (4359)

Charter School

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered (MDPSC) in Tempe/Chandler provides a specialized educational environment centered on the Montessori philosophy. As a public charter school, it offers a tuition-free alternative to traditional schooling, emphasizing self-directed learning, hands-on experiences, and collaborative play. The curriculum is designed to foster independence, critical thinking, and a sense of responsibility by allowing students to progress at their own pace within a structured yet flexible classroom setting.

The school is dedicated to the "whole child" approach, focusing not only on academic excellence in core subjects like math and language but also on the social and emotional development of its students. By utilizing the unique Montessori prepared environment—characterized by specialized learning materials and mixed-age classrooms—the school encourages students to develop a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of community. Located on West Warner Road, it serves families in the Chandler and Tempe areas who are seeking an educational model that prioritizes individualized instruction and student-led inquiry.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered Inc. (4359)
Phone:	(480)730-8886
Grade Range:	K - 8th
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NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
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* 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.

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