Seward Montessori Magnet
MPS school
Grades: PK-5
Cost: Free
School hours: 9:30AM-4PM
Before school program
After school program
Pre-K 
Demographics:
Enrollment: 813
Demographics key:
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latinx
- White
- Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- Two or more races
From a low-income background: 52%
Teachers of color: 7%
AcademicsA citywide magnet school. Seward uses an individualized, selfdirected approach to learning based on Montessori theories, practices, & materials that support students progressing at their own pace. Multiage classrooms, Montesori trained teachers. Offers English Language Learner programming.
Extra programmingOffers band & choir (grades 45), a rain garden, a peace garden, & afterschool activities including lego robotics & chess club.
Special EducationProvides special education services with highly specialized emotional/behavioral programming.
TransportationBusing provided citywide.
How to enrollIf interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or . You can also visit https://exploremps.org for more information. Please submit your school request form by 2/7/22 (if requesting for magnet programming there will also be a second lottery on 4/4/22).
2019: Students on grade level (proficiency)
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2019: Students on track (progress)
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We chose to not report 2021 academic achievement data due to low participation in MCA in the spring 2021. Please see rc.education.mn.gov for more information.
