Escuela Montessori Del Valle

Escuela Montessori Del Valle Upper Valley

Founded in 1974 by Marti Filley, Escuela Montessori Del Valle is El Paso’s first Montessori school, boasting a 50-year legacy of child-centered education. The program is uniquely situated on a nature-based campus featuring goats, chickens, and a state-registered pollinator garden. Teachers act as gentle guides, following the Maria Montessori method to foster independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning within a peaceful, home-like environment. The school offers multi-age classrooms where children learn at their own pace using scientifically designed hands-on materials. From sensory exploration in the toddler program to independent research in the elementary grades, the curriculum balances academic strength with social and emotional development. The Upper Valley grounds provide ample opportunity for children to internalize their learning through direct contact with nature and animals.