About the School
City Garden Montessori School is a Montessori-based educational institution located in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1995, it serves approximately 275 students aged 3 to 14 through a tuition-based preschool program and a tuition-free public charter school. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on developing the whole child in an inclusive environment. Operating since 2008 as a neighborhood public charter school, City Garden aims to redefine education and foster thriving individuals and communities. It has consistently been recognized as one of St. Louis's highest-performing charter schools, with strong proficiency rates in math and reading. The school offers a tuition-based preschool program and a K-8 public charter school, both rooted in Montessori principles. City Garden is dedicated to serving local families and promoting community revitalization through its diverse enrollment.