Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
Grades: PK-8
Students: 476
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 18:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
2301 North 13th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
9/10
10/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness10/10
Community Reviews
While this is overall a really good school the principal can be very dismissive towards concerns that are raised by parents, especially working-class parents of color. I first thought it was because I was not as involved in the school, so I made an effort to do more but that made very little differe
Posted by a parent on 12/11/2025The school has a very strong emphasis on diversity, very rigorous curriculum, and strong leadership. Many parents commute from all over the valley to attend this school. Highly recommend this school. Parents are required to do service hours yearly.
Posted by a parent on 10/25/2024Our experience with the school has been great, 50% of enrollment is open enrollment, teachers are state and Montessori certified. The school leadership is very strong. Parents are required to serve 10 volunteering hours per school year. Even with such high level of open enrollment the school is a Ti
Posted by a parent on 5/29/2023I understand that in order to receive public funding they have to break the Montessori model in some aspects. However, I believe they go above and beyond to cater to the district and traditional school model over their claimed Montessori methods. Counter to what Montessori schools purport to be, Sha
Posted by a parent on 5/9/2023It's been almost 8 years now since we started our oldest daughter in Faith North to Shaw Montessori. It has been a mix of challenges and happy moments one day at a time. This school have proven itself to foster family, community, and personal growth for each student. I currently have 2 daughters in
Posted by a parent on 9/28/2021Nearby Schools
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Phoenix schools - Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is located at 2301 North 13th Street, Phoenix AZ 85006. Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is in the Phoenix Elementary District. Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-8.
