Montessori Schools in the West Valley, AZ
The West Valley stretches from Glendale and Peoria out through Goodyear, Litchfield Park, and Buckeye — fast-growing communities where Montessori seats fill quickly.
We list 12 Montessori schools here — 11 private and 1 tuition-free public or charter program, 11 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 the West Valley
Arrowhead Montessori
Peoria
Private Montessori school in Peoria with AMI-certified teachers, offering programs from toddlers through 8th grade.
Bambino's House Montessori
Peoria
Private Montessori school in Peoria serving infants through kindergarten.
Guidepost Montessori at Peoria
Peoria
Guidepost Montessori campus in Peoria serving infants through kindergarten.
Heritage Montessori School
Glendale
Private preschool and kindergarten in Glendale blending Montessori materials with a Reggio Emilia-inspired, child-led curriculum.
Kinder Academy
Laveen
Private Montessori-based school in Laveen serving infants through 6th grade.
Montessori in the Park
Goodyear
Private Montessori school in Goodyear serving toddlers through 6th grade.
Painted Desert Montessori Academy
Buckeye
Charter Montessori school in Buckeye serving kindergarten through 8th grade.
Palm Valley Montessori School
Goodyear
Private Montessori school in Goodyear serving infants through 4th grade.
Spirit of Hope Montessori School
Peoria
Private Montessori preschool and kindergarten in Peoria.
St. Peter's Montessori School
Litchfield Park
Private Montessori school in Litchfield Park serving infants through 6th grade.
Sunrise Montessori School (North Campus)
Peoria
Private Montessori school in Peoria serving toddlers through 6th grade, the north campus of a two-campus school.
Sunrise Montessori School (South Campus)
Glendale
Glendale campus of Sunrise Montessori School, serving toddlers through 6th grade.
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Montessori programs by age
Infant (0–18 mo)
5 schools in the West Valley offer an infant program.
Toddler (18 mo–3 yr)
9 schools in the West Valley offer a toddler program.
Primary (3–6 yr)
12 schools in the West Valley offer a primary program.
Elementary (6–12 yr)
8 schools in the West Valley offer an elementary program.
Middle School (12–15 yr)
2 schools in the West Valley offer a middle program.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Montessori schools are there in the West Valley?
Our directory lists 12 Montessori schools in the West Valley: 11 private and 1 tuition-free public or charter program.
Are there tuition-free Montessori schools in the West Valley?
Yes — 1 of the 12 Montessori schools in the West Valley is a public district or charter school that charges no tuition: Painted Desert Montessori Academy. Enrollment is usually limited by lottery or waitlist.
Which Montessori schools in the West Valley accept STO scholarships?
11 of the 12 schools we list in the West Valley 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 the West Valley serve?
Programs in the West Valley cover infant (0–18 mo), toddler (18 mo–3 yr), primary (3–6 yr), elementary (6–12 yr), middle school (12–15 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.