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
