Tuition & Fees
Since 1979, Desert Montessori has integrated Montessori philosophy with research-based educational practices, a rigorous academic curriculum with between a 5:1 and 8:1 student teacher ratio, and a strong extracurricular program that includes art, nature, Spanish, athletics, and community service.
Desert Montessori School is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
2025 – 2026 School Year
In addition to the hours listed below, we offer Aftercare every weekday from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, for an additional fee.
Four Day Preschool ages 2 to 4
Monday – Thursday
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Five Day Preschool ages 2 to 5
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Elementary (1st to 6th grade)
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 3:15 pm
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tuition assistance
If you would like to apply for financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year, please follow this procedure: Click on the button below to submit your Parent Financial Statement (PFS) to School & Student Services.
On the PFS, indicate that Desert Montessori School is selected and your information such as family size, total income, savings, investments, and expenses, will be collected. Desert Montessori will receive the results of the analysis as soon as the PFS is completed and the school director will be in touch.
Admission & Enrollment Dates
Admission applications are accepted on a rolling basis and spaces do open up from time to time.
However, many classrooms have a waiting list, and so we encourage you to apply as soon as you are interested.
Returning DMS Students
- January 17th – Re-enrollment Contracts Sent
- February 9th – Tuition Assistance Applications Due
- February 9th – Re-enrollment Contracts Due
- February 18th – Notification of Financial Aid Awards
Prospective DMS Students
- February 10th – Enrollment opens
- February 28th – Financial Aid Applications Due (for priority consideration)
- March 10th – Notification of Financial Aid Awards
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