Canyoncito Montessori School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Los Alamos, NM
2525 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in New Mexico
- Serving families in Los Alamos since at least 2011
Canyoncito Montessori School is an independent private school in Los Alamos, New Mexico, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 15 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of independent elementary schools in New Mexico. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 184 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 15
- Teachers
- 3.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 11 girls, 4 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 184 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of independent elementary schools in New Mexico (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of independent elementary schools in New Mexico.
- Compared with 13 independent elementary schools in New Mexico.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Canyoncito Montessori School
What grades does Canyoncito Montessori School serve?
Canyoncito Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Canyoncito Montessori School?
About 15 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Canyoncito Montessori School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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