Montessori Schoolhouse

Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428)

Charter School 103 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

The Montessori Schoolhouse, located on East Ft. Lowell Road in Tucson, is a private educational institution dedicated to the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. The school serves children ranging from early childhood (preschool/kindergarten) through the elementary years, focusing on a "prepared environment" that encourages independence, self-directed learning, and hands-on exploration. By utilizing specialized Montessori materials, the curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual development and social-emotional growth, allowing students to progress at their own pace within a multi-age classroom setting.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes the development of the "whole child," prioritizing character building, critical thinking, and a sense of community responsibility. The Tucson campus is recognized for its peaceful, structured atmosphere, where teachers act as guides rather than traditional lecturers. This approach aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and curiosity, providing students with the foundational skills and confidence necessary to transition successfully into further education.

103

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montessori Schoolhouse
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	40
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
42 (40.8 %)
Hispanic
40 (38.8 %)
Two or More
13 (12.6 %)
Black
4 (3.9 %)
Asian
3 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.0 %)

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 Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428)
Phone:	(520)319-8668
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	103
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

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 12