Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a safe, beautiful and authentic Montessori learning environment; to serve an inclusive community of multicultural and economically diverse families; and to support children in becoming confident, independent, and compassionate members of society.
Welcome to CRMS
Common Roots Montessori School
is a family-founded nonprofit private school providing a year-round authentic Montessori education to children from infancy through six years of age. We offer half-day and full-day Montessori education for children 16 months to 6 years, all-day kindergarten, and the option of extended childcare. Our school serves families in St. Paul, Minnesota and the surrounding area.
We are proud to announce that we are 4-Star rated by Parent Aware and accept CCAP from Ramsey County. We also offer additional tuition aid to qualifying families.
Why do so many families choose Common Roots Montessori School?
We Individualize Learning.
We honor your child’s individuality and focus on curiosity, independence, compassion, collaboration, and critical thinking, preparing him or her to take on the future with confidence, propelled by the gift of self knowledge and a passion for learning.
We’re Backed by Research.
Montessori education has been successfully serving children around the world for over a century for good reason. Our successful methods are consistently backed by current research in neurology and human development.
We’re a Community.
Our school is a community for more than just the children. We view our relationship with you as a partnership, working together for the benefit of your child – because children thrive when home and school work in harmony.
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How to Apply
View our classrooms and learn more about Montessori education.
After your tour you’re invited to apply for your child.
Meet other new parents and connect with us on social media to get acquainted with our community.
Parent Reviews
Wow! What a school! We are so thankful to have found and enrolled our 2 year old at such a top-notch, quality Montessori program. When I pick my son up he is literally beaming. The guides in our son’s class are loving, thoughtful, and exceptional with children. We are very lucky. We love CRMS.
— Becky, Toddler Community Parent
Our son, Auggie, was lucky to be one of CRMS’s first students when it opened its doors with welcoming arms in 2011. He progressed from the Toddler Community into Children’s House over the course of 4 years where he was gifted a beautiful, calm, organized & nurturing space which cultivated a confident, independent and respectful individual. The authentic Montessori experience was one that helped our son develop his love for learning and our world. He established valuable lifelong friendships and learned several life skills that continue to serve him well today. We will forever be grateful to CRMS, thank you!
— Melissa, a Former Parent
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Common Roots Montessori School
1021 Bandana Boulevard East, Suite 111, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55108, United States