Kino School Mission
Kino's mission is to provide an environment where students have the freedom and responsibility to develop their passion for learning. Kino is a school where creativity, respect for others, and community are valued, and where students of all abilities can succeed.
Enrollment is available to all children without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Now Enrolling
We are now enrolling K-12 students for the 2022-2023 school year. Please call 520-297-7278 or email us to schedule a tour.
Enrollment is available to all children without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Now Enrolling
We are now enrolling K-12 students for the 2022-2023 school year. Please call 520-297-7278 or email us to schedule a tour.
Testimonials
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Our family has been blessed to be associated with Kino School for the past nine years. Our son went there for two years, in 7th and 8th grades. Being at Kino for his Junior Hight years was just what he needed. That is such a hard age in life and I knew he was well taken care of at Kino. He became less stressed and more confident. Kino had a positive impact on how he was able to navigate his high school years at a large public school.
Our daughter has been at Kino since kindergarten and is now in the seventh grade. The school could not be more perfect for her. She is given the freedom to use her creativity and to try many of the ideas she comes up with. She has had the ability to explore MANY activities and subjects and learn what excites her. She has learned to be very comfortable around all people in the world - all those who look and act different than her. She has learned to communicate with, lead, cooperate with, accept and care for others.
Their student-led, hands-on approach includes an animal center, tool shop, science lab, music room, and multiple field trips. Kino truly is a school where life is learning.
Our daughter has been at Kino since kindergarten and is now in the seventh grade. The school could not be more perfect for her. She is given the freedom to use her creativity and to try many of the ideas she comes up with. She has had the ability to explore MANY activities and subjects and learn what excites her. She has learned to be very comfortable around all people in the world - all those who look and act different than her. She has learned to communicate with, lead, cooperate with, accept and care for others.
Their student-led, hands-on approach includes an animal center, tool shop, science lab, music room, and multiple field trips. Kino truly is a school where life is learning.
Monica H., parent
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Our child was bullied in middle school. In addition, every class had 30+ students, intensive, nightly homework, and weekly tests. Something had to change. Through a recommendation from an alum, we found Kino School. Our anxious, unhappy, hostile child became once again, the happy, enthusiastic child we once had. Kino helps its students develop a love of learning through all modalities and hands-on experiences. Another motivator is Kino's Animal Care Center. Students learn responsibility by feeding, caring for, and training the chickens, turkeys, sheep and donkeys. Scholarships and financial aid are available so attending this private school is well within the reach of any family. Set up a tour and then ask your child what they think of Kino.
Susan V., parent
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We are very happy that we moved our three children to Kino School. We appreciate the family-friendly drop-off time (8:00-8:30 am), no homework philosophy, animal center, small class size, and diverse student body. All of the teachers are highly invested in our children learning and contributing to the school community. Our children are happy to tell us about their school day, they are making friends and we can hear a greater depth and understanding when they talk. We considered five private schools and chose Kino because 90% of their graduates go on to complete college education AND contribute to their communities. We encourage any parent who is considering making a change, call Kino School and schedule a tour. You will happy that you did.
David T., parent
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My son did not start at Kino until the 9th grade and if I could go back and do it all again, I would enroll him from 1st grade. My son has learning disabilities and school has always been a struggle for him. We have moved him to multiple different schools, from the public sector to charter schools, trying to find a good fit for him and his educational needs. All fell short until we found Kino. The differences I see in my son are something I never thought possible. Not only is he learning far more than he did at any other school, he is HAPPY. Before Kino, he was a quiet kid with low self-esteem. When asked how school went, I was lucky if I got more than a "good" out of him. Now, he comes home with so many stories about his day and all of the cool things he learned. By providing a fluid and flexible environment that works best for him, he not only looks forward to going to school, and has actually asked to stay afterschool a few days a week. Change can be scary, but I am so thankful we took the leap. Kino has changed my son in so many amazing ways and I cannot recommend them enough.
Christine B., parent
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This is an oasis for kids not built for traditional schools. I owe them 100% for helping get my son graduated. We had been in and out of many schools trying to find the right fit. Thank God for them because my son is now 23, bought his first home at 21 and is successfully running his own business. Kino saved my family and I am forever in debt! If your child is struggling in public school, you owe your child an opportunity to learn and grow here. You won't be disappointed!
Melissa T., parent
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Kino school has been a life saver for my son and our entire family. My son (now age 9) wasn't able to function or learn well in a public school classroom with 28 students. He was miserable, and would fight daily about going to school and doing homework. Now at Kino he is happily thriving with the family-like atmosphere, small class size, stellar outdoor space, and individualized teaching style.
The teachers are experts in diverse fields, and students are allowed to pursue their many interests whether that be recording music, incubating chicken eggs, making mixed media artwork, or 3D printing a new computer design.
The students at Kino get to move their bodies, be outside, hang out with animals, play games and enjoy reading and learning instead of being stuck bored behind a desk all day.
The teachers are experts in diverse fields, and students are allowed to pursue their many interests whether that be recording music, incubating chicken eggs, making mixed media artwork, or 3D printing a new computer design.
The students at Kino get to move their bodies, be outside, hang out with animals, play games and enjoy reading and learning instead of being stuck bored behind a desk all day.
Jessica T., parent
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My kid loved his small Montessori preschool, with a total of six students. He learned to read, do math and was performing at grade level. He also loved going to school. But when he transitioned to public school with a large, crowded classroom and a school with hundreds of students, he suddenly wasn't able to do school work or follow directions. Yet, at home he could easily accomplish any school work. We realized that the problem was the environment. He was not able to concentrate in such a busy, crowded environment.
Luckily we found Kino school, and our child is now loving school, and progressing academically without issues. Kino has a very small teacher to student ratio, and there are less than ten children in his grade level. His teachers know him as an individual, and they are able to help him succeed academically and as a person. In addition to traditional academics, the students have kindness class to develop emotional skills, and they take care of the school's much loved farm animals. My son loves going to Kino school, and he is happy and healthy.
Luckily we found Kino school, and our child is now loving school, and progressing academically without issues. Kino has a very small teacher to student ratio, and there are less than ten children in his grade level. His teachers know him as an individual, and they are able to help him succeed academically and as a person. In addition to traditional academics, the students have kindness class to develop emotional skills, and they take care of the school's much loved farm animals. My son loves going to Kino school, and he is happy and healthy.
Jen K., parent
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News & Events
Kino School Annual Hoedown
On Saturday, October 22 our community got together for the annual Hoedown at the Animal Center! There were games, chicken fortune telling and bingo, a primary and mid-level Spanish performance, tarot reading, hot chocolate, and a night hike. Our teachers and parents helped make it a wonderful, fun night!
On Saturday, October 22 our community got together for the annual Hoedown at the Animal Center! There were games, chicken fortune telling and bingo, a primary and mid-level Spanish performance, tarot reading, hot chocolate, and a night hike. Our teachers and parents helped make it a wonderful, fun night!
Summer Program
This summer, a Kino parent coordinated a summer program for the community. She sent these pictures and said it was a great experience to watch the kids learn with such joy and enthusiasm!
This summer, a Kino parent coordinated a summer program for the community. She sent these pictures and said it was a great experience to watch the kids learn with such joy and enthusiasm!
