Who We Serve Best
We are a relationship-driven, academically strong school for families who value connection, intentional teaching and meaningful work. At The Grove , students are supported, challenged, and known. We are not a large school, and we don't try to be everything to everyone. We are a community where children grow with purpose, structure, and strong relationships.

What We Are

Authentically Montessori

The Grove is grounded in Montessori principles. Younger learners experience classic Montessori independence and exploration, while older students build on those foundations with more guided academics, writing instruction, collaboration, and real world projects.

A Connected Learning Community

Students learn best when they feel seen and supported. Our school is built on relationships, trust, and a sense of belonging.

Academically Strong

We hold high expectations and teach real skills - writing, reading comprehension, math mastery, communication, leadership, and organization.

Structured and Supportive

Our classrooms are consistent, warm, and thoughtfully guided. Students known what's expected and feel secure in that structure.

Hands-On and Engaging

Learning happens through meaningful work, discussions, labs, outdoor exploration, projects, and real-world connections.

A Place for Whole-Child Growth

We care about the academic, social, and emotional development of every student. Confidence and character matter here.

A True Community

Parents partner with us, support teachers, and value relationships. Students feel known. Families feel connected.

This is a place for families who want to be part of something genuine.

What We're Not

A high-pressure, test-driven school

We challenge students, but we do not believe in academic stress or comparison culture.

A free-choice, anything goes environment

We offer guided choice and independence within structure and expectations. Students are responsible for their work and behavior.

A "drop-off-and-check-out" school

Family partnership matters to us. We expect respectful communication and mutual trust.

A school for families seeking rigid traditionalism or a loose progressive model

We blend structure, strong academics, and independence, intentionally, not extremely.

A place for disrespectful behavior towards teachers or staff

We protect our culture fiercely. Students and families must uphold kindness, communication, and community values.

A school that fits every child

Some students need different structures, larger environments, or different approaches and that's okay. We want families to make thoughtful decisions about the type of environment that will best serve their child.

Who Thrives at The Grove?
Families who value:

Clear communication
Strong academics without unhealthy pressure
Connection and partnership
Outdoor learning and real experiences
Responsibility, kindness, and character
A school that feels like home
Leadership opportunities for their children
Teachers who know and guide their students

Who May Not Be A Fit?
Families who prefer:

A competitive, high-pressure academic culture.
Minimal communication or partnership
Highly rigid or highly permissive school models
Frequent exceptions, special rules, or confrontational interactions
Large-school anonymity and loose structure.
A school that adapts around their child specifically

Those families are often happier in different environments, and we believe in helping every family find the right place.

What We Are

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Authentically Montessori

The Grove is grounded in Montessori principles. Younger learners experience classic Montessori independence and exploration, while older students build on those foundations with more guided academics, writing instruction, collaboration, and real world projects. ​

​

A Connected Learning Community

Students learn best when they feel seen and supported. Our school is built on relationships, trust, and a sense of belonging.

​

Academically Strong

We hold high expectations and teach real skills - writing, reading comprehension, math mastery, communication, leadership, and organization.

​

Structured and Supportive

Our classrooms are consistent, warm, and thoughtfully guided. Students known what's expected and feel secure in that structure.

​

Hands-On and Engaging

Learning happens through meaningful work, discussions, labs, outdoor exploration, projects, and real-world connections. ​

​

A Place for Whole-Child Growth

We care about the academic, social, and emotional development of every student. Confidence and character matter here.

​

A True Community

What We're Not

​

A high-pressure, test-driven school

We challenge students, but we do not believe in academic stress or comparison culture.

​

A free-choice, anything goes environment

We offer guided choice and independence within structure and expectations. Students are responsible for their work and behavior.

​​

A "drop-off-and-check-out" school

Family partnership matters to us. We expect respectful communication and mutual trust.

​

A school for families seeking rigid traditionalism or a loose progressive model

We blend structure, strong academics, and independence, intentionally, not extremely.

​

A place for disrespectful behavior towards teachers or staff

We protect our culture fiercely. Students and families must uphold kindness, communication, and community values.

​

A school that fits every child

Some students need different structures, larger environments, or different approaches and that's okay. We want families to make thoughtful decisions about the type of environment that will best serve their child.

​

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Who Thrives at The Grove? Families who value:

Clear communication

Strong academics without unhealthy pressure

Connection and partnership

Outdoor learning and real experiences

Responsibility, kindness, and character

A school that feels like home

Leadership opportunities for their children

Teachers who know and guide their students

Who May Not Be A Fit? Families who prefer:

A competitive, high-pressure academic culture.

Minimal communication or partnership

Highly rigid or highly permissive school models

Frequent exceptions, special rules, or confrontational interactions

Large-school anonymity and loose structure.

A school that adapts around their child specifically

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Those families are often happier in different environments, and we believe in helping every family find the right place.

The Grove is grounded in Montessori principles. Younger learners experience classic Montessori independence and exploration, while older students build on those foundations with more guided academics, writing instruction, collaboration, and real world projects.

Learning happens through meaningful work, discussions, labs, outdoor exploration, projects, and real-world connections.

Who Thrives at The Grove?
Families who value:

Who May Not Be A Fit?
Families who prefer: