Four Corners Montessori Academy

School Overview
Four Corners Montessori Academy, located in Madison Heights, Michigan, is a public charter school that provides an authentic Montessori education for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. By utilizing the Montessori philosophy, the school emphasizes a child-centered approach that fosters independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. Their classrooms are designed to be hands-on environments where students work at their own pace with specialized materials, allowing them to master core academic concepts while developing social and emotional maturity in multi-age groupings.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Four Corners Montessori Academy places a strong emphasis on community and the development of the "whole child." The school’s mission focuses on cultivating a peaceful, collaborative environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own education and contribute positively to their community. With its commitment to the pedagogical standards established by Dr. Maria Montessori, the academy provides a distinct alternative to traditional schooling, aiming to prepare students not just for secondary education, but for success in a global society.
291
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Four Corners Montessori Academy
Demographic Student Count
White184
Hispanic14
Black54
Asian16
Two or More23
  • White
    184 (63.2 %)
  • Black
    54 (18.6 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (7.9 %)
  • Asian
    16 (5.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (4.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Four Corners Montessori Academy
Phone: (248)542-7001
Website: http://www.fourcornersmontessori.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 90
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 35
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 30
Grade 7 17
Grade 8 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Four Corners Montessori Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten31
Grade 143
Grade 234
Grade 350
Grade 435
Grade 526
Grade 630
Grade 717
Grade 825
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Four Corners Montessori Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16556.7%
Male12643.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)