Private Montessori preschool and kindergarten in Tucson.
PrivateSTO Scholarships
Toddler · Primary
Montessori Schools in Tucson, AZ
Tucson pairs Arizona's only public Montessori magnet school with independent private programs on the north and east sides of the city.
We list 6 Montessori schools here — 3 private and 3 tuition-free public or charter programs, 3 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 6 Montessori schools in Tucson
Public Montessori magnet school in Tucson Unified School District with multi-age classrooms built around Montessori practice.
Public District
Primary · Elementary · Middle
East Tucson school combining a private Montessori preschool with a tuition-free charter program for elementary and middle school students.
Public Charter
Primary · Elementary · Middle
Tucson campus of Khalsa Montessori School, a tuition-free charter Montessori program with an associated private preschool.
Public Charter
Toddler · Primary · Elementary
Independent private Montessori school in northwest Tucson serving toddlers and preschool children ages 18 months to 6 years.
PrivateSTO Scholarships
Toddler · Primary
Central Tucson Montessori school with two campuses: preschool/kindergarten and middle school on 6th Avenue, and an elementary program for grades 1-5.
PrivateSTO Scholarships
Primary · Elementary · Middle
Montessori programs by age
Toddler (18 mo–3 yr)
3 schools in Tucson offer a toddler program.
Primary (3–6 yr)
6 schools in Tucson offer a primary program.
Elementary (6–12 yr)
4 schools in Tucson offer an elementary program.
Middle School (12–15 yr)
3 schools in Tucson offer a middle program.
Frequently asked questions
How many Montessori schools are there in Tucson?
Our directory lists 6 Montessori schools in Tucson: 3 private and 3 tuition-free public or charter programs.
Are there tuition-free Montessori schools in Tucson?
Yes — 3 of the 6 Montessori schools in Tucson are public district or charter schools that charge no tuition: Drachman Montessori K-8 Magnet School, Hermosa Montessori School, Khalsa Montessori School (Tucson). Enrollment is usually limited by lottery or waitlist.
Which Montessori schools in Tucson accept STO scholarships?
3 of the 6 schools we list in Tucson 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 Tucson serve?
Programs in Tucson cover toddler (18 mo–3 yr), primary (3–6 yr), elementary (6–12 yr), middle school (12–15 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.