At Grassroots School, students pursue their own educational journeys in a supportive and nurturing environment.
The school’s educational philosophy derives from the twin principles of self regulation on the individual level and self government on the community level.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: 1-7
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-7
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1972
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
varies, sliding scale according to income
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Freedom and Democracy in Education
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Grassroots Free School?
The application deadline for Grassroots Free School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Grassroots Free School located?
Grassroots Free School is located in the Grassroots Community Membership Assoc neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.
School Reviews
5 3/19/2015
I have watched my child grow socially and intellectually by leaps and bounds in her time at Grassroots. Her interactions with the staff and students at the school have helped to teach her personal responsibility through encouragement and guidance, rather than the more common approach of punitive discipline. The students and staff help instill a curiosity and desire to learn that is often snuffed out in contemporary schools.
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