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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1971
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
24%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
50%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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