La Mariposa Montessori

Any school community that discriminates between peoples of, color, race, age, religion, teacher, staff, parent or student should be considered & recognized for how they propagate hatred & bias. I found the direction of the school guilty of prejudice, authoritarian control & bias. This can NOT possibly NOT have ill effects on any child & their intrinsic innocence & good nature.

This is an excellent school. My children have attended from Kindergarten through sixth grade and go on to do extremely well in high school. La Mariposa has an exceptional math teacher in Katrina Holder, the founder. I loved the fact that Latin was taught. If your child is not self-motivated then a Montessori environment may not be the best thing. If they are, then there is nothing better.
--Submitted by a parent

La Mariposa is a fantastic school. 2 of our children attended, after switching from Rio Grande. Their math and reading skills skyrocketed at La Mariposa. The creative learning strategy employed is phenomenal. My children loved going to school and have gone on to 7th grade at SF Prep. Highest accolades for the teachers and administration.
--Submitted by a parent

They care for their kids.
--Submitted by a parent

I am the grandparent of a Mariposa Montessori student and I care deeply, of course, about his emotional health, his maturity level, and the quality of his education. This school has been perfect for him. Now in his third year at Mariposa, he is successful beyond my hopes and expectations (which are high).

Both my children have attended this school for the past 2 years. The attention, dedication, creativity and intelligence of all the teachers has done wonders for my girls. The community of students, parents and staff is very loving and open. I also love the environment, very beautiful indoors and out, esp. all the animals!
--Submitted by a parent

La Mariposa Montessori is a delightful little school, hidden away amongst the pinon trees of Santa Fe. It is immaculate, charming, and totally unique. The teachers are patient and kind.
--Submitted by a parent

La Mariposa seemed to lack financial aids, my children often felt wronlgy critisizced, The head master picked favorites, and made rash desicions.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has been going to La Mariposa for the last 6 years, since age 4 1/2. When school begins she will be entering the 5th grade. She was a bit apprehensive going into the 4th grade with Katrina (the owner) being her teacher but now she has told me that if Katrina is not going to be the Middle school teacher (when she reaches the 6th grade) then she does not want to go to school any more. So what does that tell you coming from an almost 11 year old.
--Submitted by a parent

This was the worst school I have ever taught at. It was a wonderful learning environment for children, but completely awful for teachers. I would not recommend working at this school, and as a parent, would question the teacher turn-over rate!
--Submitted by a teacher