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Magnet Elementary
preK-5th
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2309 28th Ave S
Minneapolis
MN 55406
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9:30am - 4:00pm
Monday - Friday


About

About Seward Montessori

Seward Montessori exists to nurture independence and curiosity through a joyful learning community grounded in Montessori education. 

Seward Montessori School is a citywide magnet located in a quiet southeast Minneapolis neighborhood of the same name, adjacent to the Matthews Community Center and Park. At Seward all children will receive a student-centered, hands-on, social justice-oriented education emphasizing responsibility to self, others, and the world. Seward uses the Montessori philosophy and approach to support individualized, self-directed learning which allows students to progress at their own pace. 

WE OFFER:

  • A Montessori school

  • Full and half day pre-K

  • A diverse student population - racially, linguistically, and socioeconomically

  • Montessori trained teachers 

  • Hands on and self-directed learning

  • A child-centered environment

  • Multi-age classrooms

  • Montessori lessons and materials promote curiosity, questioning, and physical development of the child 

  • Rain and peace gardens

  • Instrumental Music (grades 4-5)

  • EL programming

  • After-school activities

  • Special Education citywide EBD (Social and Emotional) services

  • Outdoor learning program

  • Children's House: High Five (preK) and Kindergarten     
  • E1: Grades 1 - 3     
  • E2:  Grades 4 & 5     

Read more in the Seward Family Handbook 2023-2024

Learn about what it means to be a Seward student by looking at our Portrait of a Seward Scholar


Our Mission

Seward Montessori exists to nurture independence and curiosity through a joyful learning community grounded in Montessori education.

Our Vision

All children will receive a student-centered, hands-on, social justice-oriented education emphasizing responsibility to self, others, and the world.

Our Commitment

To achieve our vision, we will empower each child and center human flourishing by prioritizing Montessori principles.

Our Values

  • Joyful community and belonging 

  • Active Learning that honors student voice 

  • Safe and peaceful environment 

  • Anti-racism 

  • Environmental Stewardship and outdoor learning 

  • Fostering Independence and self-agency 

  • Freedom with limits


“One test of the correctness of educational procedure
is the happiness of the child.”  –Maria Montessori

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2309 28th Ave S
Minneapolis
MN 55406
Main Office
612-668-4950
Seward.School@mpls.k12.mn.us
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