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About
About

At Grassroots Montessori,
innovation knows no bounds.

education is limitless!

Discover a new frontier in education at Grassroots Montessori Private School, where we seamlessly integrate physical activity into academic pursuits, redefining traditional learning paradigms! Our pioneering educational model is designed around the core principle of seamlessly integrating physical activity into academic pursuits, revolutionizing traditional learning paradigms.

Certified teachers equip students with the tools to become confident, independent thinkers while instilling essential skills that prepare them for a lifetime of achievement. From kindergarten through 8th grade, students experience the highest quality of authentic Montessori pedagogy in an environment that nurtures both mind and body.

History
Vintage photo of boys playing lacrosse

Vision

To empower young children with a holistic education that integrates sports and movement seamlessly into their academic journey, fostering well-rounded individuals who excel academically, physically, and socially.

Mission

Our mission is to inspire students to achieve academic excellence, lead healthier lives, and develop strong character and teamwork skills through the joy of movement and sports.

  • To enhance children’s cognitive function, elevate academic performance, and promote overall well-being.
  • To ensure students not only excel academically, but also develop the character and social skills necessary for success in life.
  • To lead every child on a journey of growth that nurtures independent thought and inspires a lifelong passion for learning, extending far beyond the confines of the classroom.
Mission

AGS Fun Facts

  • Head of School

    Established

    Located

    Nickname

    Fessy

    School Colors

    Red and Gray

    Mascot

    Bear
  • Enrollment

    Total Enrollment: 537
    Lower School Enrollment
    or Pre-K - Gr. 4 Enrollment
    202
    Middle School Enrollment
    or Gr. 5 - 6 Enrollment
    120
    Upper School Enrollment
    or Gr. 7 - 9 Enrollment
    215

    Boarding (Gr. 5-9) Enrollment

    105

    Students Hail from

    33 towns in MA
    10 states, 12 countries
  • Athletics Programs

    21

    Upper School Electives

    18

    Musical Groups

    13

    Annual Theatrical Productions

    7

    Student Clubs

    26

    Boarding Trips/Activities Offered Each Weekend

    20-25

Where can Grassroots Montessori take you?

Grassroots Montessori cultivates a culture of forward-thinking, empowering students to dream big and imagine the future they want to create. Whether they become accomplished authors, acclaimed musicians, or celebrated athletes, to innovative entrepreneurs, influential government officials, and transformative advocates for change, our alumni are poised to shape the world in profound ways.

Notable Alums

  • Alberto Bacardi
  • George Howe Colt
  • Lewis Cullman
  • James Franciscus
  • Porter J. Goss
  • Howard Hughes
  • John Irving
  • U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry
  • U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy
  • The Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy
  • Ben Kurland
  • Christopher Lloyd
  • Douglas Moore
  • Ken Morse
  • Matt Nathanson
  • Alex Oriakhi
  • Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton
  • Alec Sulkin
  • Christopher Tilghman 
  • Brigadier General Peter Zwack

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