Mission Montessori on the Desert, a private school, opened in 1995.

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Serving children ages 2 through 6 and using the methods of education developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, JoDene Tryon, an educator for over twenty-five years, founded the school to offer a beautiful learning environment for children.

The history of Mission Montessori is founded on authentic Montessori practices and quality teaching. While our students excel in academics, the goal of Montessori education is the development of the whole child.

In May 2000, at the request of parents who were anxious for their children to have the opportunity to continue their Montessori education into the elementary years, Mission Montessori was granted a state charter. Mission Montessori Academy , the first Montessori school to be chartered by the Arizona State Board of Education, opened August 14, 2000 and currently includes kindergarten through sixth grade.

Mission Montessori Schools was granted a use permit by the City of Scottsdale and in December 2003, opened a second campus located at 11050 N. 96th Street. The elementary has expanded it's program to include 4th, 5th and 6th grades.