Montessori Schoolhouse

Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428)

Charter School 19 Students

Elementary School K - K

School Overview

The Montessori Schoolhouse, located on East Ft. Lowell Road in Tucson, is a private educational institution dedicated to the principles established by Dr. Maria Montessori. The school serves children from early childhood through the elementary years, emphasizing a child-centered environment that fosters independence, self-motivation, and a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized, hands-on learning materials, the school encourages students to progress at their own pace, balancing individual discovery with collaborative community engagement.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong focus on the development of the "whole child," integrating social, emotional, and intellectual growth into their daily curriculum. The campus is designed to be a peaceful, structured environment where students are treated with respect and encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. With a focus on preparing children not just for future schooling, but for life, the Montessori Schoolhouse offers a unique alternative to traditional classroom models, grounded in a philosophy of fostering curiosity and global citizenship.

Total Students

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Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montessori Schoolhouse
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	10
Two or More	3

Hispanic
10 (52.6 %)
White
6 (31.6 %)
Two or More
3 (15.8 %)

School Location

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 Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428)
Phone:	(520)319-8668
Grade Range:	K - K
Total Students:	19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
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 19