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Montessori Schoolhouse

Public, Charter Grades K-8

Summary

Montessori Schoolhouse is a public charter elementary school serving 103 students in grades K-6 in Tucson, Arizona. This school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, strong statewide ranking, diverse student population, and relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Montessori Schoolhouse outperforms the state and its Academy Del Sol Inc. district on standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. In 2022-2023, 65% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 41% statewide, and 77% were proficient in math, compared to 43% statewide. The school has also been ranked among the top 18% of elementary schools in Arizona, a significant improvement from its top 2% ranking in 2018-2019.

Montessori Schoolhouse's student population is more racially diverse than the surrounding schools, with a student body that is 40.78% White, 38.83% Hispanic, 3.88% African American, 2.91% Asian, and 12.62% two or more races. Additionally, the school serves a lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the nearby Amphitheater Unified District, Tucson Unified District, and Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. schools. This suggests that the Montessori approach may be effective in promoting educational equity and inclusivity.

134

Students ?

0.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,552

Per pupil spending ?

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1301 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719-2239

(520) 319-8668

District: Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc.

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.5%

White:

35.8%

Two or more races:

14.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2011 → 82nd in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (72% vs 40% meeting standards)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2011

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg72%

Arizona avg40%

Not ranked this year

Montessori Schoolhouse did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	81.7	220 of 1245	82.3%	★★★★☆
2022	83.6	119 of 1000	88.1%	★★★★☆
2021	88.0	149 of 1226	87.8%	★★★★☆
2019	96.0	17 of 1039	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	96.0	20 of 1109	98.2%	★★★★★
2017	97.9	7 of 1106	99.4%	★★★★★
2016	97.8	8 of 1079	99.3%	★★★★★
2013	89.1	53 of 1158	95.4%	★★★★★
2012	87.0	72 of 1141	93.7%	★★★★★
2011	90.0	61 of 1075	94.3%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	84.4	26 of 620	95.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	78.9	226 of 1219	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	83.5	72 of 824	91.3%	★★★★★
2021	86.8	144 of 1219	88.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	83.8	127 of 1170	89.1%	★★★★☆
2022	74.7	155 of 716	78.4%	★★★★☆
2021	76.8	174 of 1198	85.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	80.2	88 of 618	85.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	65.5	370 of 1216	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	84.8	76 of 830	90.8%	★★★★★
2021	74.9	264 of 1220	78.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	36.5	444 of 617	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	58.4	333 of 1027	67.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	74.1	213 of 1024	79.2%	★★★★☆
2022	68.3	193 of 800	75.9%	★★★★☆
2021	83.7	117 of 1161	89.9%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2021)96th percentile+8 vs school

Hispanic (2023)89th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)86th percentile~ school

Female (2023)81st percentile~ school

White (2023)79th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2023)70th percentile-13 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)28th percentile-54 vs school

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Friday, April 21, 2017

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)			AASA Mathematics (2025)			AzSCI Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	Total
Montessori Schoolhouse	Public, Charter	K-8	1301 E Fort Lowell Rd	Tucson	85719	Pima County	Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 319-8668	134				48 (35.8%)	2 (1.5%)	61 (45.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	20 (14.9%)								(n/a)					72.0			$8,552
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3500 N Cherry Ave	Tucson	85719	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 696-6880	241	24	10.0		58 (24.1%)	13 (5.4%)	149 (61.8%)	4 (1.7%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)								(n/a)
Helen Keeling Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2837 N Los Altos Ave	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 696-6940	230	24	9.7		31 (13.5%)	17 (7.4%)	163 (70.9%)	6 (2.6%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.9%)								(n/a)			34.0			32.0
Cragin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2945 N Tucson Blvd	Tucson	85716	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 232-6700	222	21	10.6		43 (19.4%)	35 (15.8%)	116 (52.3%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.0%)	8 (3.6%)	8 (3.6%)								(n/a)
L M Prince School	Public	PK, KG-5	125 E Prince Rd	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 696-6350	379	30	12.5		48 (12.7%)	66 (17.4%)	220 (58.0%)	15 (4.0%)	13 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (4.0%)								(n/a)				22.0	26.0
Rio Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1351 E Limberlost Dr	Tucson	85719	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 696-5250	338	27	12.7		65 (19.2%)	29 (8.6%)	217 (64.2%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	10 (3.0%)	8 (2.4%)	21.8	677^th of 909 public elementary schools	25.5%		28.1	594^th of 912 public elementary schools	34.9%	83	29.0	34.0		29.0	32.0	29.0	22.0
E C Nash School	Public	PK, KG-5	515 W Kelso St	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 696-6440	305	28	10.9		42 (13.8%)	22 (7.2%)	208 (68.2%)	8 (2.6%)	12 (3.9%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.3%)								(n/a)
Academy Del Sol	Public, Charter	K-8	732 W Roger Rd	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Academy Del Sol Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 325-2800	171				34 (19.9%)	14 (8.2%)	115 (67.3%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)
Blenman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1695 N Country Club Rd	Tucson	85716	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 232-6500	317	20	15.8		37 (11.7%)	63 (19.9%)	155 (48.9%)	19 (6.0%)	9 (2.8%)	11 (3.5%)	23 (7.3%)								(n/a)						29.0
Academy Adventures Midtown	Public, Charter	K-5	3025 N Winstel Blvd	Tucson	85716	Pima County	Educational Ahead	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 777-3757	25	2	12.5		4 (16.0%)	9 (36.0%)	10 (40.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Montessori Schoolhouse

How many students attend Montessori Schoolhouse?

In the 2024-25 school year, 134 students attended Montessori Schoolhouse.

What district is Montessori Schoolhouse in?

Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc.

What is the racial makeup of Montessori Schoolhouse?

Students at Montessori Schoolhouse are 46% Hispanic, 36% White, 15% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

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