Montessori Schools in Mesa, AZ
Mesa's Montessori community is one of the oldest in the state, mixing long-established private schools near downtown with charter and district programs further east.
We list 12 Montessori schools here — 9 private and 3 tuition-free public or charter programs, 9 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 12 Montessori schools in Mesa
Dobson Montessori School (K–12 Campus)
Mesa
Private Mesa school offering a K–12 program; its preschool runs from a separate campus on South San Jose.
Dobson Montessori School (Preschool Campus)
Mesa
Preschool campus of Dobson Montessori School in Mesa, feeding its K–12 program.
Heartwood Montessori
Mesa
Private Montessori school in downtown Mesa serving toddlers through kindergarten.
Johnson Elementary Montessori
Mesa
Tuition-free Montessori strand inside Johnson Elementary, a Mesa Public Schools campus serving kindergarten through 6th grade.
Lehi Montessori
Mesa
Private Montessori school in northeast Mesa serving kindergarten through 6th grade.
Montessori Education Centre (Main Campus)
Mesa
Tuition-free charter Montessori school on Southern Avenue in Mesa, serving toddlers through 6th grade.
Montessori Education Centre (North Campus)
Mesa
North campus of Montessori Education Centre Charter School in Mesa, serving primary through 6th grade.
Montessori International School
Mesa
Private AMI-oriented Montessori school founded in 1982, serving East Valley families with programs from toddlers through 8th grade.
Montessori Learning Center
Mesa
Private Montessori school in Mesa offering an authentic Montessori environment for children ages 2 to 6.
Red Mountain Montessori Academy
Mesa
Private Montessori preschool in northeast Mesa serving children from age 2 through kindergarten.
Tempe Montessori School
Mesa
AMI-accredited private Montessori school on the Mesa/Tempe border serving children from 12 weeks through 6th grade.
The Little Garden Schoolhouse
Mesa
Small private Montessori schoolhouse in Mesa serving toddlers through age 5.
Recently closed
No longer enrolling — kept here so you know not to go looking.
Montessori programs by age
Infant (0–18 mo)
1 school in Mesa offers an infant program.
Toddler (18 mo–3 yr)
8 schools in Mesa offer a toddler program.
Primary (3–6 yr)
12 schools in Mesa offer a primary program.
Elementary (6–12 yr)
7 schools in Mesa offer an elementary program.
Middle School (12–15 yr)
2 schools in Mesa offer a middle program.
High School (15–18 yr)
1 school in Mesa offers a high program.
Frequently asked questions
How many Montessori schools are there in Mesa?
Our directory lists 12 Montessori schools in Mesa: 9 private and 3 tuition-free public or charter programs.
Are there tuition-free Montessori schools in Mesa?
Yes — 3 of the 12 Montessori schools in Mesa are public district or charter schools that charge no tuition: Johnson Elementary Montessori, Montessori Education Centre (Main Campus), Montessori Education Centre (North Campus). Enrollment is usually limited by lottery or waitlist.
Which Montessori schools in Mesa accept STO scholarships?
9 of the 12 schools we list in Mesa 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 Mesa serve?
Programs in Mesa cover infant (0–18 mo), toddler (18 mo–3 yr), primary (3–6 yr), elementary (6–12 yr), middle school (12–15 yr), high school (15–18 yr).
Montessori schools in nearby cities
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.