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San Tan Montessori –

Preschool through 12th Grade

Our tuition-free Montessori charter program in Gilbert serves Preschool–12th Grade students, blending Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy with academic rigor. Students learn through independence, hands-on discovery, and a deep respect for individual growth.

 

 

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Age Group

Serving Preschool through 12th Grade in a tuition-free Montessori charter program.

Learning Group Structure

Learning is tailored to each child with a mix of individual and group activities.

Curriculum

Students explore core academics and cultural studies through hands-on, real-world learning.

Our Approach

A student-led, teacher-guided model that builds independence and curiosity.

See Montessori in Action

At San Tan Montessori, learning looks different. Our classrooms are designed for independence, creativity, and respect for every child’s pace — and you can see it in action.

Montessori Journey: Preschool Through 12 Grade

San Tan Montessori begins in Preschool and continues through Elementary and High School. Families also have the flexibility to move between Montessori, Traditional, and Gifted programs at any stage, ensuring every child is supported with the approach that best fits their growth and learning style.

What Sets Our Montessori Program Apart

Love of Learning

Speaking the truth and presenting oneself genuinely with a focus on the whole person through self-discipline and determination.

Interdisciplinary Curriculum

Speaking the truth and presenting oneself genuinely with a focus on the whole person through self-discipline and determination.

Independence & Exploration

Speaking the truth and presenting oneself genuinely with a focus on the whole person through self-discipline and determination.

Whole-Child Enrichment

Speaking the truth and presenting oneself genuinely with a focus on the whole person through self-discipline and determination.

The four main areas of focus within a Montessori classroom are:
  • Practical Life
  • Sensorial
  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics
The Montessori classrooms are made up of:
  • A Teacher and Assistant
  • Multi-Age Students
  • Prepared Environments
  • Freedom Within Limits

Montessori Preschool

At San Tan Montessori Preschool, children are encouraged to explore, create, and grow at their own pace. Each day is designed to nurture independence, spark curiosity, and build early academic and social skills in a caring environment.

Hands-on Montessori materials guide purposeful play and structured discovery, helping children progress naturally from simple to more complex concepts as they are ready.

Montessori Elementary

San Tan Montessori Elementary (Lower and Upper) provides students with a rich, hands-on education that fosters curiosity and independence. Classrooms combine individual, small-group, and large-group learning, guided by dedicated teachers and assistants who support each child’s growth.

Montessori materials progress from simple to complex and from concrete to abstract, helping students build a deep understanding of core academic concepts while developing confidence and responsibility.

Montessori Secondary (Grades 7–12)

San Tan Montessori Secondary continues the Montessori tradition of self-direction and critical thinking. Students engage in inquiry, discussion, and project-based learning as they move into more abstract concepts. With support from teachers, they develop the independence, motivation, and leadership skills needed to thrive in high school, college, and beyond.

We are so happy with our decision to send our daughter to San Tan Montessori. We started her right at 18 months and she has just thrived. It is so much fun to watch her do things completely on her own and get so excited to see her friends. The teachers and staff are amazing and so knowledgeable about the Montessori way of doing things! I know my daughter is not only well taken care of and getting the best possible education, but she is loved as well. San Tan Montessori and San Tan Charter School are both incredible learning institutions that I can’t speak highly enough about.

Sara Evans

Parent

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Schedule a tour today to see how our tuition-free Montessori charter program in Gilbert nurtures independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.