Black Mountain Science Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
Peoria, AZ
8977 W Athens St, Peoria, AZ 85382
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 80% of Montessori schools in Arizona
In Peoria, Arizona, Black Mountain Science Academy is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 25 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Montessori elementary schools in Arizona. The school day runs about 7 hours, 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–5
- Students
- 25
- Teachers
- 5.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 8 girls, 17 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 80% of Montessori elementary schools in Arizona (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 88% 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 2019–20.
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 Black Mountain Science Academy 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 Black Mountain Science Academy
What grades does Black Mountain Science Academy serve?
Black Mountain Science Academy serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Black Mountain Science Academy?
About 25 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Black Mountain Science Academy?
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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