KEYSTONE MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL Go back
1025 E LIBERTY LN
PHOENIX, AZ 85048
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Phone: 480-460-7312
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating: 9
  • Educational Climate: Above Average
  • Technology Measure: Not Reported
  • Type: State Department Of Education
  • Grades: 1st Grade - 9th Grade
  • District: Arizona State Charter School Board
  • Students/Teacher: NOT REPORTED
  • Students/Grade: 35.6
  • Number Students: 0000320
  • Number Teachers: NOT REPORTED
  • Number Classrooms: 14
  • Expense/Pupil:
  • Poverty Level: NOT REPORTED
  • Number Computers: 35
  • Number PCs: 0
  • Number Macs: 035
  • Principal: Ms Sherri Sampson
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
  • AYP SCHOOL
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
  • MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (41 ratings)
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    School Reviews (37 Reviews)
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    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-07-27
    "The teachers at Keystone are hit or miss -- some are good, although many have no formal college education. As other reviewers mentioned, there is high teacher attrition. In the classroom, there is a strong emphasis on "practical life" learning which includes things like cleaning, cooking, and tending to the outdoor environment. Unless you aspire for your child to be a janitor, cook or gardener, this isn't where you'd want your child's focus. When I transfered my child to the Kyrene School District there was a steep learning curve because of deficiencies in his learning at Keystone. As others mentioned, there is a constant pressure to donate money. Those who donate are favored and get better teacher assignments."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-06-26
    "I visited every Montessori school in the Phoenix metro area. When I stepped foot into Keystone I just knew it was perfect for us. The facility is like no other school. You can tell the school was built for the children! The tools that are readily available in each classroom is outstanding. The teachers are truely invested in every child. We could not be happier with our daughter's experience."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-06-11
    "After visiting every other private and Charter Montessori school in the valley, there was simply no comparison. Keystone is a recognized AMI school. The adminstration is supportive of the teachers, and the teachers are of the highest quality. The facility, the classrooms and the materials are excellent. We chose this school for several reasons: 1. AMI recognized 2. Excelling Charter elementary program 3. AMI certified teachers 4. Toddler, pre-school, elementary, and middle school on a single campus Our children are thriving. They beg to go to school and beg to stay late every day. They LOVE going to school. They love to learn in this beautiful Montessori environment. Keystone provides the Charter equivalent of a private school education. As a Charter school, the school receives only a portion of what it needs to operate from the State. This school's financial structure REQUIRES that it fundraise to stay operational. The typical family should expect to contribute above and beyond the cost of enrollment fees, particularly at the Charter level. Do not make the mistake of assuming that this amazing education can be provided on what the State provides. We love Keystone!"
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-02-19
    "This is an amazing school! The teachers are great and really care about the children and always want to make sure that they become the best that they can be. My daughter was at Keystone from Kindergarten until 8th grade. The transition was very hard for her because she went to a large high school in the area. I wish that the adolescent program had prepared her a little more for high school and gave a little homework- even though thats not the Montessori philosophy the children are going to need to do homework in all the other schools that they go into. This is an amazing school and I think that my daughter learned how to be kind to others and how to help others that could be in need of help. True life skills were learned at this school. We are truly appreciative of the staff and teachers at this wonderful school!"
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-11-09
    "My child was in a Montessori preschool and did well. I then placed her in Kyrene Public Schools for kindergarten. Although our Kyrene school was rated a 10 and was "fun" for my daughter, she was totally bored and unchallenged for the entire school year (even after talking about it with her teacher)! We finally got her into Keystone and the transformation in learning has been extraordinary! I can't believe all the things she is learning and all well beyond what she would be doing in public school if we had left her. I feel like we lost an entire year in Kyrene but at least she's making up for it now. Her teacher is amazing and although the fall fundraiser was a bit steep in price, they only do it twice a year and my child isn't bringing stuff home to sell every week. Much worth the donation in my opinion."
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