Mission Montessori-Desert, Scottsdale | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

Mission Montessori on the Desert is a fantastic school! All 3 of our children started in the preschool program and thrived! We have 2 girls and 1 boy, each child has a unique personality, and different needs and strengths. Mission Montessori was an excellent choice for all of my children because the teachers allow the children to be independent. My children learned at their own pace, when they were interested in a topic (this is called a sensitive period), and with an appropriate amount of structure. My oldest is in 6th grade now and is still thriving! My younger children are in 3rd and 1st grade, sharing the same classroom, on the lower elementary classroom and thriving as well. Many people have a misconception that children in a Montessori school are wandering around all day. I can assure you, that is not the case. There is a purpose to everything the children do, even though many times the children (and even the parents) are unaware. For example, in preschool, the children learn fine motor skills but cutting and pasting pieces of paper, sewing large buttons to make bracelets, etc. They learn large motor skills by washing windows and chairs. Each of these “works” is taught and is executed in a way that children learn to setup, follow simple steps, do things in order from left to right (since we read left to right), and cleanup. The beauty of all of this is the children independently select the work they want to do from the large variety of options. So they are interested in the work they are doing and are learning in the process. When they reach kindergarten age, the children have workplans and they must complete academic work (math and language) before they move onto other works in the classroom. But the children select the order in which they complete the academic work, so they maintain their independence. If a child is ever struggling on how to proceed, the teacher will make appropriate suggestions. In addition to the classroom work, the children have gardening where they learn about natures and planting with thoughtful lessons and hands-on work (the children plant and harvest the garden.) This is our 8th year at Mission Montessori and I am still amazed each time I am in the classroom at how focused the children are and how much they quietly collaborate with each other. The older children take pride in helping the younger children. The teachers are caring, dedicated, knowledgable, and simply phenomenal. Each of my children is different and it was absolutely the right choice for all of them. They all excel in math and language and have a love of learning.

This is an EXCEPTIONAL school. The teachers are all highly trained in Montessori. The environment of all campuses are so peaceful and nurturing. Your child will receive the best education and be prepared to succeed in every aspect of life.

I love this school! It is such a calm and peaceful environment. This school will help shape your children into independent, creative and critical thinkers. All of the teachers and staff are wonderful. This school is a gem.