Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801

mont.juneauschools.org/

188 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Montessori Borealis is a public alternative school located in Juneau, Alaska, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating under the Juneau School District, the school is dedicated to the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes child-centered learning, independence, and the development of the whole child. By utilizing mixed-age classrooms, the school creates a collaborative environment where students can progress at their own pace, fostering both academic growth and a strong sense of community.

Beyond traditional core academics, Montessori Borealis is known for its commitment to hands-on, experiential learning and a focus on social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and self-discipline, often integrating local Alaskan culture and the natural environment into daily lessons. As a public alternative program, it offers a unique, specialized educational path for families who prioritize individualized instruction and a nurturing, student-led classroom experience within the public school system.

188

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	23
Asian	2
Two or More	33
American Indian	8

White
122 (64.9 %)
Two or More
33 (17.6 %)
Hispanic
23 (12.2 %)
American Indian
8 (4.3 %)
Asian
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Juneau Borough School District
Phone:	(907)523-1848
Website:	http://mont.juneauschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 13