Dobson-Montessori School

745 South Extension Road

Mesa, AZ 85210

7 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 05, 2020

I would say overall it was an enormous waste of our money and of our children's time. By the time we took our students out of this school they were so far behind (in math in particular) that it was embarrassing to them at their new schools.
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2016

As a parent of a child in their primary class, I do feel that overall the school is good. I don't feel some of the teachers are the nicest and a couple of them seem quite grumpy. I wish that they would foster more community within the primary class - which includes 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades. For instance, have the older students help the younger ones - which is what a Montessori school usually does. I like that they have class pets the students have to help take care of, and they do teach the students more life skills than regular school . It's also great in the sense that it teaches a lot of "life skill" lessons, which is awesome. They have frequent field trips, which the students love. I do feel the director is not the warmest, fuzziest of people. She seems more focused on the high schoolers and doesn't take a lot of time to foster the teachers or students in the lower grades - just my opinion. Another thing is that I don't often feel like the classrooms seem very clean and because they have class pets, can smell kind of "funky". Overall, the school is pretty good. I feel that because we pay tuition - and a pretty steep amount at that - the parents should be treated with a little more care.
Submitted by other on May 04, 2015

I am an eighth grader currently attending Dobson Montessori's Middle School Campus. Best school you could possibly send your child. You really learn how to learn and experience the true gift of learning. At many other schools you are taught to hate learning and think of it as a burden. Here, I can not wait to go to school each morning. It is such a nurturing environment with all of the trees, goats, chickens, dogs, etc. My friends and teachers mean more to me than family. We really care about each other and everyone is considerate and respectful. Everyone gets along with everyone and we are one big happy family haha. Also this school's test scores are the highest is the nation. No wonder because everyone there really enjoys it. I can not describe how much I encourage others to come! I would hate to be anywhere else!
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2011

This is SUCH a wonderful school and I am so proud to boast that my son goes here. Nothing beats a learning environment where you are surrounded by an orchard, a vegetable garden, and animals. The children are grouped in classrooms with 1st-3rd graders all in one room, 4th-6th in another and 7th-9th graders in their own room as well. This allows the children to learn from the older children and for the older ones to be able to mentor the younger ones. If you ever drop by you will notice how well behaved these kids are. Compare this school to the failing public school across the street and you will see a HUGE difference. The teachers here are incredible and really go out of their way for these kids with fun projects, monthly field trips and an in-depth study each month on various topics. I can't comment on this school enough. If your child isn't enrolled here, he/she is really missing out on an incredible opportunity to learn, grow and have a valuable education.
Submitted by parent on July 22, 2010

I took a tour of Dobson Montessori today and the teachers were warm and friendly, the students were all actively engaged and seemed to be excited about learning, and the grounds were beautiful with flowers blooming and vegetables growing. My son enjoyed petting the goats. I can't wait for him to start in the fall.
Submitted by parent on June 27, 2010

Hard working, dedicated teachers create a caring atmosphere in which terrific learning takes place. Innovative project-based activities, collaborative work, and great after-school activities add up to a great education for our child, who has attended since kindergarten.
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2009

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