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Meyer Montessori

2615 S DORSEY LN TEMPE AZ 85282

Ranked 180 of 246 in Arizona

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About Meyer Montessori

Meyer Montessori is a public PK-6 school that nurtures curiosity and excellence while emphasizing openness to learning beyond textbooks. The school serves 193 students and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It utilizes the Montessori model to inspire curiosity and creativity while emphasizing student-directed learning. Students are thriving in reading (65%) and are showing improvement in math (25%), resulting in solid academic skills.The student body is 52% female and 48% male. There are 13 equivalent full-time teachers.

Founded in 1965, Meyer Montessori has a great educational history. It educates a diverse community of students (40% minority and 17% economically disadvantaged) in a desirable neighborhood with a median home value of $421,900. Families are moving to this area for the quality educational experience Meyer Montessori provides. The school is acclaimed for individualized routines, whole-student development, and strong community involvement. Meyer Montessori is one of the prime elementary schools in Arizona. It is raising students who test well while developing the curiosity and skill set to thrive.

Meyer Montessori Contact Information

Address

2615 S DORSEY LN TEMPE AZ 85282

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Phone

(480) 584-6339

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 65% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
166
Total Students
$61074
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 180 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Meyer Montessori

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM -2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60.1%
Asian 3.1%
Hispanic 29%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 6.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
60.1%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic
29%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
6.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 166
51.8%
86 Female
48.2%
80 Male

Student Population

166 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Meyer Montessori, located in Tempe, Arizona, will begin accepting enrollment applications for the 2025–2026 school year as of December 12, 2025. Meyer Montessori has the PACE Gifted Education program, for students in grades K-5 which enriches our gifted learners. Also under the Tempe Elementary Schools, CEP! program all students now receive free breakfast and lunch.

FAQ

Q: What ages does Meyer Montessori in Tempe accept?

A:Meyer Montessori serves children from preschool through elementary school.

Q: Is Meyer Montessori's curriculum traditional Montessori?

A:Yes, the school is traditional Montessori and adheres to Montessori methods by prioritizing hands-on, self-directed learning.

Q: Does Meyer Montessori, Tempe have extra curricular activities?

A: Yes, students may participate in arts, music, and community service programs.

Q: How does Meyer Montessori customize learning students?

A: Each child, has a personal learning plan created for them based on developmental stage and candidacy interests.

Q: What is the Meyer Montessori, Tempe admissions process?

A: Interested parents can apply on-line or take a tour of the school with an orientation session.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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