Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505-5928 On Google Maps →
Desert Montessori School
- 2–12 yrs
- Ages
- Primary · Elementary
- Levels
- $$ · $10–20k
- Tuition
- 5 : 1
- Ratio
- 62 students
- Enrollment
In context
How it compares in Santa Fe
Desert Montessori School is one of 8 Montessori schools in Santa Fe, and one of 2 with an AMS or AMI affiliation.
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Facts & figures
From government filings and independent surveys — not the school's own marketing.
- Student-teacher ratio
5 : 1
62 students · 12.5 full-time-equivalent teachers
U.S. Dept. of Education private school survey, 2021–22
- School day
7 hours/day · 188 days/year
U.S. Dept. of Education private school survey, 2021–22
- Ownership
501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1996
$1.3M revenue (FY2024) · 23 years of IRS filings
From the school
Programs, tuition & schedule
"Desert Montessori endeavors to inspire generations of curious, socially responsible learners who strive to make a difference in their community."
Programs offered
- Four Day Preschool — ages 2 to 4, Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Five Day Preschool — ages 2 to 5, Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Elementary — 1st to 6th grade, Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
- Summer Program
Source: school's Tuition page ↗
Tuition
2026-27: Four Day Preschool $13,781/yr; Five Day Preschool $15,435/yr; Elementary (1st-6th) $15,435/yr. Aftercare 3:00-5:30 pm: $115.20-$403.20/mo by days/week ($1,152-$4,032/yr), drop-in $32/day. Financial aid via School & Student Services for ages 5+.
Source: school's Tuition page ↗
Schedule
8:00 am - 3:00 pm (preschool) / 8:00 am - 3:15 pm (elementary), M-F; Aftercare every weekday 3:00 - 5:30 pm
Extended-day / aftercare available.
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Admissions
How to apply
- Submit application and pay $80 application fee
- Schedule a tour
- Follow-up questionnaire and records review
- Shadow day (ages 3+)
- Optional financial aid application
- Meet the teacher
- Complete enrollment paperwork and fees
- Set start date
Deadlines: Rolling admissions; prospective enrollment opens March 2, contracts due March 27 for priority; must be age 2 at enrollment
Source: school's Admissions page ↗
Good to know
About Desert Montessori School
Desert Montessori School is a Montessori school (private) in Santa Fe, New Mexico serving ages 2 - 12 years — AMS Member. Desert Montessori endeavors to inspire generations of curious, socially responsible learners who strive to make a difference in their community.
Where is Desert Montessori School located? ⌃
316 Camino Delora, Santa Fe, NM 87505-5928
What is the phone number for Desert Montessori School? ⌃
Desert Montessori School can be reached at (505) 983-8212.
Is Desert Montessori School AMS accredited? ⌃
Desert Montessori School holds the AMS pathway status: AMS Member.
How much is tuition at Desert Montessori School? ⌃
Per Desert Montessori School's own website: 2026-27: Four Day Preschool $13,781/yr; Five Day Preschool $15,435/yr; Elementary (1st-6th) $15,435/yr. Aftercare 3:00-5:30 pm: $115.20-$403.20/mo by days/week ($1,152-$4,032/yr), drop-in $32/day. Financial aid via School & Student Services for ages 5+.
How do you apply to Desert Montessori School? ⌃
Desert Montessori School's admissions process: Submit application and pay $80 application fee; Schedule a tour; Follow-up questionnaire and records review; Shadow day (ages 3+); Optional financial aid application; Meet the teacher; Complete enrollment paperwork and fees; Set start date.
What are the hours at Desert Montessori School? ⌃
Desert Montessori School operates on these hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (preschool) / 8:00 am - 3:15 pm (elementary), M-F; Aftercare every weekday 3:00 - 5:30 pm.
What ages does Desert Montessori School serve? ⌃
Desert Montessori School serves children aged 2 - 12 years.
What is the website for Desert Montessori School? ⌃
The official website is desertmontessori.com.