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Discover the Difference at St. Croix Montessori School St. Croix Montessori School is an accredited AMI Montessori school offering an exceptional education for children ages 16 months through Junior High.
Located just minutes from the Twin Cities, our 15-acre campus in the scenic St.
Croix River Valley creating an immersive, hands-on learning environment unlike any in the region.
Our programs nurture the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally through toddler, preschool, elementary, and junior high.
Guided by the time-tested Montessori philosophy, our students build confidence, independence, and a deep love of learning.
Families from Stillwater, Lake Elmo, Woodbury, St. Paul, Hudson, and River Falls are drawn to our joyful classrooms, devoted educators, and strong, connected community. Come experience the Montessori difference.
More About St. Croix Montessori School
St. Croix Montessori School is an accredited AMI Montessori
community serving children from 16 months through Junior High. Our
programs are carefully designed to meet the developmental needs of
each age group:
Toddler Community (16 months 3 years): A warm, nurturing space
where young children build independence, motor skills, and
confidence through purposeful work and social connection.
Children's House (3 6 years): A mixed-age environment where
children explore math, language, science, geography, and practical
life at their own pace-developing concentration, self-regulation,
and joy in learning.
Elementary (1st 6th grade): A collaborative, curiosity-driven
classroom where children deepen academic understanding through
integrated studies, hands-on materials, and meaningful work.
Junior High (Opening Soon): Grounded in Montessori's vision for
adolescents, our Junior High will offer a farm- and project-based
curriculum that fosters self-expression, real-world responsibility,
and a strong sense of purpose.
Located just off I-94 in the heart of the St. Croix River Valley,
our school draws families from across the region, including
Stillwater, Lake Elmo, Woodbury, St. Paul, Hudson, and River Falls.
Our 15-acre campus provides a rich extension of the classroom home
to a working farm, nature trails, outdoor classrooms, and animals
cared for daily by our students.
Schedule a Tour
We invite prospective families to visit and see the Montessori
difference in action. Tours are available year-round and offer a
personal look at our classrooms, materials, and community. To
schedule a tour or learn more about the application process, visit
our website at www.stcroixmontessori.org or call us at (651)
436-2606.
Come discover a place where children are trusted, respected, and
inspired to grow into capable, compassionate individuals-ready for
whatever comes next.
Sending our children to St Croix Montessori is the best decision we've ever made for their educational experience. Where we'd had some previous challenges with the traditional classroom approach with the public school system, we now have children excited to go to school every morning and returning home with positive attitudes and constant commentary about what they're learning, who they're learning with, and how excited they are to resume studies the following day. The teachers are all compassionate and gentle with the manner they direct the children and the freedom within the classroom gives the children a lot of pride and ownership over their educational choices. With a focus on ecological studies and the focused classroom sizes, we will probably have our children carry out their full term offerings through the SCM. Couldn't be better!
- Posted by Parent - Woodster
53/16/2017
My children love this school and are clearly thriving in large part because of it. SCMS has wonderful, caring, and thoughtful teachers and staff. They follow the Montessori approach to learning, from the Toddler level all of the way through Jr. High....and this is such a good thing! It provides kids with lifelong learning and social skills that will help them become successful in whatever endeavors they pursue. Also, my kids are big fans of exploring the extensive natural environment around the school.
- Posted by Parent - G W
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