Seward Montessori Elementary School
About Our School
Seward
Nurturing 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.
Grades
Pre-K-6
Hours
9:25 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.
Principal
Catherine Hoffman
Phone
612-668-4950
Pathway
Why Families Choose Us
WE OFFER:
- English learner programming
- Full-day pre-K
- A diverse student population - racially, linguistically, and socioeconomically
- Montessori trained teachers
- Special education citywide emotional and behavioral disorder (EBD) services
- Child-centered environment
- Multi-age classrooms
- Outdoor learning program
- Rain and peace gardens
- Instrumental music (grades 4-6)
SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING:
- EBD (Emotional/Behavioral Disorders)
Student Snapshot
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3%
Native American -
37%
White American -
51%
African American -
4%
Asian American -
5%
Hispanic American
School Contact Information
2309 - 28th Ave. S. 55406
612-668-4950
seward.mpschools.org
catherine.hoffman@mpls.k12.mn.us
