Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix

Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 5% in AZ
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix's student population of 118 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
118 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Blue and Gold

School Rankings

Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#34 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
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70-79%
34%
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80-89%
40%
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<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
24%
49%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
50%
33%
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Two or more races
17%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.67
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(22-23)
17.8%
41.2%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix's ranking?
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix is ranked #34 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix often compared to?
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenixis often viewed alongside schools like Basis Phoenix by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix?
118 students attend Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix?
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix offer ?
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix part of?
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix is part of Khalsa Montessori Elementary Schools (4360).
In what neighborhood is Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix located?
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 14 other public schools located in Midtown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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