Phoenix, AZ · K–12
Last verified August 20, 2026
5130 E Warner Rd, 85044 · (480) 496-9833
Enrollment
178
Student:teacher
4:1
Published tuition
$13,000–$19,500
Application fee
$75
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Shetal Walters
Executive Director / Head of School
Shetal Walters is the founder and Executive Director / Head of School of Desert Garden Montessori. Ms. Shetal started the school in her living room in 1996 and has devoted her energy and care to its growing community of students and families ever since.
Curriculum & special classes
Desert Garden Montessori offers a Montessori educational program from infant through high school, ages 6 weeks to 18 years. The school is authorized to offer The International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) to grades 7-10.
Financial aid
Student Scholarships Available.
Application fee: $75
Before & after school care
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Admissions
The application process begins with parents touring the school or attending an Open House. After a tour, parents receive instructions and a link to the online application. Applications are processed in the order received, followed by an interview and a student visit.
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Acceptance rate
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Application fee
$75
What they ask for: Tour or Open House, online application with $75 fee (per child), release form for previous school records (for Elementary, Middle, and High School applicants), parent interview, student meeting/classroom visit.
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