Montessori Schools in Tempe, AZ

Tempe's Montessori options are compact but varied, including a tuition-free district program and a Mandarin-immersion school.

We list 3 Montessori schools here — 2 private and 1 tuition-free public or charter program, 2 of which can accept STO tax-credit scholarships. Every listing below shows the ages served, school type, and accreditation so you can shortlist quickly.

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All 3 Montessori schools in Tempe

Heartprints Montessori

Tempe

Private Montessori early-childhood school in Tempe serving toddlers through age 5.

PrivateSTO Scholarships

Toddler · Primary

Mandarin Montessori Academy

Tempe

Private Mandarin-immersion Montessori school in Tempe serving toddlers through kindergarten, previously listed as Sino International Montessori School.

PrivateSTO Scholarships

Toddler · Primary

Meyer Montessori

Tempe

Public Montessori specialty school in the Tempe Elementary School District serving primary through 5th grade.

Public District

Primary · Elementary

Montessori programs by age

Toddler (18 mo–3 yr)

2 schools in Tempe offer a toddler program.

Primary (3–6 yr)

3 schools in Tempe offer a primary program.

Elementary (6–12 yr)

1 school in Tempe offers an elementary program.

Frequently asked questions

How many Montessori schools are there in Tempe?

Our directory lists 3 Montessori schools in Tempe: 2 private and 1 tuition-free public or charter program.

Are there tuition-free Montessori schools in Tempe?

Yes — 1 of the 3 Montessori schools in Tempe is a public district or charter school that charges no tuition: Meyer Montessori. Enrollment is usually limited by lottery or waitlist.

Which Montessori schools in Tempe accept STO scholarships?

2 of the 3 schools we list in Tempe 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 Tempe serve?

Programs in Tempe cover toddler (18 mo–3 yr), primary (3–6 yr), elementary (6–12 yr).

Montessori schools in nearby cities

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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.