Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#223 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 09/26/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside's ranking?
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside is ranked #223 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside often compared to?
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainsideis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Phonetic Primary School-sunnyslope, Orangewood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside?
177 students attend Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside?
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside offer ?
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside part of?
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside is part of Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered Inc. (4359).
In what neighborhood is Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside located?
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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