Established in 2005, The Montessori Academy (TMA), formerly The Montessori Elementary & Middle School (TMEMS), is a charter school authorized by the New Mexico Public Education Commission. TMA currently serves students from Kindergarten through twelfth grade from Albuquerque and the surrounding areas. TMA classes incorporate the Montessori philosophy and curriculum, with weekly Suzuki Strings and Visual Art classes.
The Montessori Academy received a school score of 69.4 and was designated as a Spotlight School under the ESSA for the 2024-2025 school year. This means that TMA is in the top 25% of schools in New Mexico! We could not be prouder of our students, staff, parents/guardians, and all stakeholders who help TMA thrive!
DISTRICT PROFICIENCIES
- MATH: 35%
- READING: 72%
- SCIENCE: 68%
The Montessori Academy has been voted “Best in the City” 2025 in the category of Best Montessori by ABQ The Magazine!
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2 Dec, 2025
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5 Nov, 2025
TMA Open Houses- 1/31/26- Come tour all of our beautiful campuses and meet our incredible staff to discover what makes The Montessori Academy such a special place to learn and grow!
Upcoming Events
Dec22
and continues through Friday, January 2, 2026 11:59pm
Students and staff off for Winter Break! No school/no childcare.
Jan5
All day
No School or childcare for Staff Professional Development Day.
Jan19
All day
No School/No Childcare for Dr. Martin Luther King Day Holiday.
Jan31
10:00am
- 1:00pm
TMA Open Houses- 1/31/26- Come tour all of our beautiful campuses and meet our incredible staff to discover what makes The Montessori Academy such a special place to learn and grow!
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The Montessori Academy features a unique and creative curriculum, a strong community, and dynamic and dedicated teachers. Although state-funded, we rely on the generosity of our families and the community to help our school grow and continue providing a well-rounded education for our students. By making a tax-deductible donation or by volunteering your time, you’ll help ensure that our incredible programs and activities continue. Visit our 'Support TMEMS' tab for more information about how to make a difference in the lives of our public charter school students.