Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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-7
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus's student population of 186 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#223 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Hispanic
31%
49%
Black
4%
6%
White
57%
33%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus's ranking?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus is ranked #223 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus often compared to?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Eduprize School Gilbert, Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, Learning Foundation by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus?
186 students attend Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus offer ?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus part of?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus is part of Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) School District.
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