SWAN RIVER MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL
SWAN RIVER MONTESSORI CHARTER SCH is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Swan River Montessori Charter Sch school district, located in MONTICELLO, MN with about 154 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 11 teachers, SWAN RIVER MONTESSORI CHARTER SCH has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SWAN RIVER MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHool, located in Monticello, Minnesota, is a public charter school that provides an alternative educational environment grounded in the Montessori philosophy. The school serves students in grades K-8, focusing on a holistic approach that emphasizes independence, self-directed learning, and respect for the individual pace of each child. By utilizing multi-age classrooms, the school aims to foster a strong sense of community and mentorship, allowing students to develop both academic mastery and social-emotional skills in a hands-on, prepared environment.
The curriculum at Swan River is designed to meet state standards while adhering to traditional Montessori methods, which prioritize experiential learning, critical thinking, and a connection to the natural world. Because it is a public charter school, it is tuition-free and open to all students, functioning as a community-focused hub that encourages parent involvement and collaborative teaching. Through its commitment to the "whole child," the school seeks to cultivate life-long learners who are not only academically prepared but also engaged and responsible citizens.
For more information, contact SWAN RIVER MONTESSORI CHARTER SCH at (763) 271-7926 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MONTICELLO, MN 55362-8888
(763) 271-7926
SWAN RIVER MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in MONTICELLO, MN with about 154 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Swan River Montessori Charter Sch
- Total Students:
- 154
- Teachers:
- 11.27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 154 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SWAN RIVER MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.