Welcome to a Unique Educational Experience

At St. Croix Montessori School, learning comes to life on our expansive 17-acre campus in the heart of the St. Croix River Valley. Here, education isn’t confined to a classroom—it's an everyday experience. From our hobby farm, where students see firsthand what it means to nurture animals and care for our environment, to our close partnership with the MN DNR School Forest, we’re deeply committed to community engagement and sustainable practices. We invite you to discover a place where academic challenge meets real-world connection, empowering your child to thrive and lead.

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educational excellence

Together, we are dedicated to helping each child unlock their limitless potential, thrive with confidence and purpose, and make a meaningful impact on the world.

Explore our Multi-age Programs

Toddler Community

Children Aged 16 - 33 months

Children’s House

Preschool - Kindergarten

Elementary

First Grade - Sixth Grade

Junior High

Seventh Grade - Eighth Grade

COMING SOON!

  • "We absolutely love St. Croix Montessori School! The location is amazing with a working farm, several acres of land, and in the winter, an ice rink! In addition to excellent academics, the school focuses on his social and emotional development."

  • "SCMS is a special place. I could go on and on with positive things to say about our experience. The teachers and staff are incredible. They really love the kids and they are really knowledgeable about how to help the children thrive in their development. The facilities are a really neat setting for the kids to get a variety of experiences outside the classroom as well with the various playgrounds, walking paths, as well as animals on the property. I highly, highly recommend SCMS!"

  • "The school and parent community have been warm and welcoming and we love socializing with the staff and other parents at the numerous activities throughout the year including farm chores, coffee shop, ice cream socials, trunk or treat, spring/fall workday and the annual charity auction."

  • "Our children have attended St Croix Montessori the last several years, and we couldn't be happier. The staff is absolutely amazing and our kids are thriving there. We love the child-led learning, focus on the whole child (social, physical, emotional, cognitive), and strong sense of community & collaboration. We know our children are maximizing their potential through the self-directed learning with hands-on materials at their own pace with no bounds to what they can learn."

  • "It is amazing to watch a roomful of children working collaboratively, excitedly, and peacefully in a self-driven way rather than through grades and tests or needing to have a full roomful of students working on the same thing at the same time. Many people may be hesitant to believe that the children would be motivated in this way but you step into the classroom and see it, and it's incredible."

  • "I can't say enough good things about SCMS. I love the Montessori philosophy and SCMS does it wonderfully. Watching my son find his confidence and love for learning has been nothing short of incredible. He's gained valuable life skills that I don't believe he would have received in a traditional environment."

  • "St. Croix provided our son with the tools to plan his time, utilize his resources and work constructively within a community. He had a wonderful experience learning in a multi age setting and was well prepared for the next step."

  • "This is an AMI School where they do not take shortcuts to teach in a true Montessori style complete with all the needed tools and environment. The staff, parents, and students are committed and you can see it every day in the children's faces. We are proud to be part of this amazing community."