The Lower and Upper Elementary Program

Founded in 1974 by Regine Ebner, M. Ed., The Montessori Schoolhouse is Tucson's oldest Montessori school and has been recognized as one of Tucson's best early education programs. Since receiving a charter for grades K-6 in 1997, The Montessori Schoolhouse has been an award-winning public school and has ranked among the top-performing public schools statewide.

In addition to challenging curricula in Reading and Math, the Elementary program includes World Geography, a full Science curriculum, History, Creative Writing, Social Studies and the Arts.

The Montessori Schoolhouse offers a rich complement of extracurricular activities including piano and violin, music ensemble, a minstrel who sings weekly with all the children, Spanish, a dynamic and sophisticated chess program and a physical education program based on cooperative as well as competitive activities.

Before and Afterschool Care are also available: Early drop-off at both schools begins at 7:45 a.m. The Afterschool program runs from 12:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the 6th Avenue school (Preschool/Kindergarten) and from 2:45 to 5:30 at the Fort Lowell location. Preschool and before and Afterschool care are on a fee basis.

Admission
Children between the ages of 6 and 11 are eligible for admission to the Elementary program. All applicants and their parents meet with the Director prior to enrollment. The Kindergarten and Elementary classes are open on a first come, first served basis except that priority is given to continuing students and their siblings. The Montessori Schoolhouse does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or national origin.

To apply, print out our application, fill it out and send to: 1301 E. Ft. Lowell, Tucson, AZ 85719.