About the Montessori School of Flagstaff

We have been educating children in Flagstaff since 1982. Our goal is now, and has always been, to develop Renaissance children.

The Montessori Charter School of Flagstaff was the first school in Arizona to have its application for a charter approved by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools. The school has been operating continuously since 1995. Our four campuses serve over 360 children from 18 months (non-charter preschool) through 14 years of age (charter middle school). We offer a very strong academic program that recognizes and addresses each child’s individual social and emotional development.

Although we have never stressed “the test” as a means of evaluating children, our standardized test scores have always been among the best in the state.

The classroom community

Each classroom, depending on the level, can have up to three (including two assistant) teachers. At our middle school, three main teachers, who educate children in the core subjects, are joined by specialists in art, music, dance, drama, cooking, yoga, self-defense, scrapbooking, Spanish, computers, physical education, environmental science, and other subjects.

Each student follows a unique and personalized learning plan designed by our faculty. Within each classroom, the children’s ages span 3 years. The younger children benefit from mentoring, and the older students continue to grow academically while developing leadership skills and reinforcing what they have already mastered by sharing their knowledge.

About the Name “Montessori”

The name “Montessori” is in the public domain. Anyone can use it and claim to be a “Montessori School.” That’s why we encourage you to do your homework before you enroll your child anywhere.

• Visit the school.
• Ask your friends who have recent experience with the school.
• Contact the agency responsible for overseeing the school (for example, the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools or the Arizona Department of Health Services, etc.).
• Check the staff’s credentials, training, and experience.
• Choose the school with a history of success with alumni that possess the qualities you most want for your child.

Please be aware that some schools advertise themselves as “Montessori Inspired” or “Montessori Based.” Although these may be fine schools, they are not Montessori Schools.

Tour Policy

We welcome current, and prospective, families to tour our classrooms.
Tours should be scheduled with Site Directors, or our Administrative Coordinator if the tour request is during the summer. Please reach out to them directly to schedule a tour.

Please note, any visit, tour, or observation can be canceled where health and safety of pupils and staff is threatened. 

Adopted September 13, 2022