Desert Sky Montessori
Scottsdale
Private Montessori preschool and kindergarten in Scottsdale, established in 1995.
PrivateSTO Scholarships
Toddler · Primary
Montessori Schools in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale's Montessori schools run from Old Town north to the 101, including several multi-campus programs that keep siblings of different ages together.
We list 8 Montessori schools here — 5 private and 3 tuition-free public or charter programs, 5 of which can accept STO tax-credit scholarships. Every listing below shows the ages served, school type, and accreditation so you can shortlist quickly.
All 8 Montessori schools in Scottsdale
Guidepost Montessori at North Scottsdale
Scottsdale
Part of the national Guidepost Montessori network, this North Scottsdale campus serves toddlers through 8th grade.
PrivateSTO Scholarships
Toddler · Primary · Elementary · Middle
Guidepost Montessori at Paradise Valley
Scottsdale
Guidepost Montessori campus in the Paradise Valley area of Scottsdale serving toddlers through kindergarten.
PrivateSTO Scholarships
Toddler · Primary
Charter Montessori campus in Scottsdale serving 1st through 8th grade, the flagship of a three-campus school.
Public Charter
Elementary · Middle
Mission Montessori Academy's Saint Anthony campus in east Scottsdale, serving toddlers through kindergarten.
Public Charter
Toddler · Primary
Mission Montessori Academy's Saint Apkar campus in Scottsdale, serving infants through kindergarten.
Public Charter
Infant · Toddler · Primary
Private Montessori preschool on Cactus Road in Scottsdale serving toddlers through kindergarten.
PrivateSTO Scholarships
Toddler · Primary
Second Scottsdale campus of Rainbow Montessori School, serving toddlers through kindergarten.
PrivateSTO Scholarships
Toddler · Primary
Montessori programs by age
Infant (0–18 mo)
1 school in Scottsdale offers an infant program.
Toddler (18 mo–3 yr)
7 schools in Scottsdale offer a toddler program.
Primary (3–6 yr)
7 schools in Scottsdale offer a primary program.
Elementary (6–12 yr)
2 schools in Scottsdale offer an elementary program.
Middle School (12–15 yr)
2 schools in Scottsdale offer a middle program.
Frequently asked questions
How many Montessori schools are there in Scottsdale?
Our directory lists 8 Montessori schools in Scottsdale: 5 private and 3 tuition-free public or charter programs.
Are there tuition-free Montessori schools in Scottsdale?
Yes — 3 of the 8 Montessori schools in Scottsdale are public district or charter schools that charge no tuition: Mission Montessori Academy (96th Street Campus), Mission Montessori Academy (Saint Anthony Campus), Mission Montessori Academy (Saint Apkar Campus). Enrollment is usually limited by lottery or waitlist.
Which Montessori schools in Scottsdale accept STO scholarships?
5 of the 8 schools we list in Scottsdale are private and can accept Arizona School Tuition Organization scholarships. STO awards are funded by tax-credit donations and can be combined across multiple organizations.
What ages do Montessori schools in Scottsdale serve?
Programs in Scottsdale cover infant (0–18 mo), toddler (18 mo–3 yr), primary (3–6 yr), elementary (6–12 yr), middle school (12–15 yr).
Montessori schools in nearby cities
Paradise Valley (1)Phoenix (24)Cave Creek (5)Glendale (2)Mesa (13)Tempe (3)Peoria (5)Laveen (1)Gilbert (9)Chandler (6)Litchfield Park (1)Goodyear (2)
Public Charter and public district schools charge no tuition. Details change — confirm programs, openings, and scholarship participation with each school directly. Tell us about a missing school.