Keystone is a great school and my child has really blossomed since he started attending this school. The teachers and administration are great. The parents are very involved and active and the school and are dedictated to its success. We are very pleased with our experience so far.
... Read moreRead less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
Keystone is, by objective measures, consistently a top performing school, but it is also a school that, operating in the grand Montessori tradition, inculcates a genuine love of learning in students by helping students discover their own strengths and weaknesses and giving them the means to work toward
... Read more capitalizing on the former and working to strengthen the latter. The school is wonderful, and beloved by its community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
My two children went to Keystone for several years. Our experience has been mixed. The extra curricular activities at Keystone are fantastic, the field trips, the year end tours, the science fairs - fabulous. Considering the fact that they do all this with little or no extra money from the parents is
... Read more great! Parental involvement is also phenomenal. One thing I have a major peeve about Keystone is about the quality of teachers. There is a very high turnover of teachers - my kids had a new teacher every year, which defeats the Montessori advantage of having mixed age classes (grades 1-3, 4-6 etc). Teacher quality was mixed at best, there were a couple of teachers who had major difficulty communicating with the students and the parents. They didn't encourage gifted children by providing extra challenges or opportunities to learn. I have decided to move both my kids to another school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/04/09
My son was really struggling with school when he attended a traditional public school. I decided to move him to a Montessori setting, and chose Keystone because it was a good size, a beautiful campus, and most importantly the teachers seemed very engaged with the kids. We have been so happy to find
... Read more that Keystone was everything that we hoped it would be! Within just a few weeks, my son was reading at grade level, and his behavior was excellent. He has been motivated to learn in new ways, finding engagement in subjects that weren't even an option at his previous school. I highly recommend Keystone Montessori. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/19/09
My experience as a parent at Keystone has been one of overwhelming joy. To watch my three children thrive in all areas. The school address's academics in a positive and integrated manner while truly providing guidance through the emotional/social development. My children will forever be life-long learners
... Read more and have a great feeling about their educational experience. Thank goodness for school's life Keystone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/07/09
Keystone is an amazing school with outstanding students, teachers, administration, and parents. The school is an authentic Montessori program that nurtures each child's individuality. My two children have attended the school for 6 years and it is the only school I see them going to through the 9th
... Read more grade. I have spoken with other parents of children who have transitioned out of the school and into high school and they have all had wonderful things to say about their children's smooth transitions, social adjustment, and academic accomplishments. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/09
My daughter is now in her second year at Keystone and we're thrilled with her progress. Her teacher (a male--yay! How often do you see that at the elementary level?!) is a consumate professional and we are so glad that we will benefit from his expertise for another year beyond this one. Still, we intend
... Read more to keep our child at Keystone as long as possible--there is no other public school around that can match the quality of the education and level of attention she is receiving. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
I have 2 children at this school. My children have attended Keystone for 3 years and I am thrilled with the school. The teachers at Keystone are certified (I checked), the program is a true Montessori program, and my children are thriving. They score very high on standardized tests and are socially
... Read more well balanced because of this type of education. I would recommend a true Montessori education to every parent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
I have three children at Keystone. We have been there for 7 years and have been very pleased with it. The teachers at Keystone are certified (the previous review is incorrect in its information). My children have done extremely well on standardized tests, and are more advanced than their peers at
... Read more other schools. Their social skills are great, and they have no problems intergrating in any activities they do outside of the school. We feel that this school is exceptional, and we could not ask for more. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/06/08
My son has attended Keystone for the past year. I am thrilled with this school overall. The staff is responsive and motivated. They genuinely belive in the kids and their potential. Parents are invited to participate throughout the year with community workshops, Montessori Journey (overview of
... Read more Montessori methods for parents), classroom meetings, etc. We get a weekly email update from the school about events and upcoming projects. My only negative would be the lack of a hot lunch program. As a working parent, I would like that option. I'll keep making sandwiches, because I love the school otherwise. Read less
School Profile for Keystone Montessori Charter School
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
Resources
{TEST_SCORES_TAB_CONTENT}
Student enrollment:
192
Students per teacher:
24
Full-time teachers:
8
Number of classrooms:
13
{PROGRAMS_TAB_CONTENT}
Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Homes for sale near Keystone Montessori Charter School
Phoenix schools — Keystone Montessori Charter School is located at 1025 E Liberty Ln, Phoenix AZ 85048. 1025 E Liberty Ln is in the Ahwatukee Foothills neighborhood and 85048 ZIP code in Phoenix, AZ The school district for Keystone Montessori Charter School is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Keystone Montessori Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 9.
School information provided by OnBoard Informatics Copyright (c) 2008. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
We won't spam you. Nor will we give, sell, rent or otherwise make your email address available to third parties.
All our mailings include a link so you can easily unsubscribe. For more details, read our full privacy policy.
Parent Reviews
These reviews include feedback from parents, students, former students, administrators and other staff. This feedback
may help you further evaluate and compare schools, along with other information such as test scores, academic programs,
school resources, classroom and teacher ratios, etc. The reviews are provided by GreatSchools.
Ask a question about this school on Trulia Voices to learn more
about this school or district from residents and other local experts.
Test Score Ratings
Test score ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results reported by this state. These ratings may help
you compare similar schools in this district or area. For example, a rating of 8 indicates that, on average, students in
this school scored better than 70% of the students in the state on the same tests. We have indicated below which tests
were used in calculating these ratings. Other factors should be considered when comparing schools, including teacher
experience, academic programs, extracurricular activities, resources for special needs students, etc. These ratings are
not provided by the state Department of Education, which may have their own rating systems.
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
