Building upon the 60-year legacy of Oak Hill Montessori, Oak Hill Montessori Community School (OHMCS) was founded in 2021 as a Minnesota Charter School. We proudly offer authentic Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) accredited Montessori education for children ages 16 months – 8th grade.
Our Upper School serves Kindergarten through 8th grade students, tuition free, making the Montessori pedagogy accessible to all. The Lower School serves our earliest learners (Toddler and Pre-K) through a tuition based program.
We are proud to be a different point-of-view in education; driven by the motivation of students. We present challenging academics while valuing social skills as much as reading and mathematics.
Our facility and nearly seven acre campus were specifically designed as a Montessori learning environment, meeting the developmental needs of students and inspiring them to learn both in the classroom and during free play.
Utilizing Montessori principles, teachers often work in small groups, or one-on-one with children, providing an individualized approach to each student’s growth. Mixed age classrooms allow older children to serve as leaders while younger students are able to observe their role models.
Our responsive and caring faculty are empowered to create opportunities of discovery, observation, and reflection for their students, both on campus and in the broader world.
Mission
Preparing every student for tomorrow by nurturing the love of learning today.
Vision
Creating a space for students, families, and community members to thrive as they collaborate to learn, to celebrate, and to serve one another.
Core Values
- Independent thinking and self-reliance through purposeful work
- Inclusivity in our community and a sense of belonging for all
- Compassion for others and the environment around us
- A vision for peace through social change
Oak Hill Montessori Community School is proud to be an AMI accredited school, the original organization created by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1929. All lead teachers are licensed teachers who have completed their AMI Certification in addition to a bachelor’s degree or higher.
