Bella Montessori Preschool
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3
Gilbert, AZ
700 S Islands Dr W, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Gilbert
- Smaller classes than 87% of Montessori schools in Arizona
- Serving families in Gilbert since at least 2011
Bella Montessori Preschool is a Montessori school in Gilbert, Arizona, for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. It has about 12 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of Montessori elementary schools in Arizona. Enrollment has grown about 1100% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–3
- Students
- 12
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 6 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% of Montessori elementary schools in Arizona (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Montessori elementary schools in Arizona.
- Compared with 16 Montessori elementary schools in Arizona.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
Help paying tuition in Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Bella Montessori Preschool whether it takes part.
- Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) · Education savings account
- School tuition organization (STO) tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Bella Montessori Preschool
What grades does Bella Montessori Preschool serve?
Bella Montessori Preschool serves grades Pre-K–3.
How many students attend Bella Montessori Preschool?
About 12 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Bella Montessori Preschool?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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