Elm City Montessori School

Elm City Montessori School is a public elementary school located in New Haven, serving PreK-3 through 8th grade. It is notable for being New Haven's first public Montessori school and Connecticut's only local charter school. The school follows the Montessori method, which guides students to make decisions and work to their full potential, emphasizing self-directed learning, hands-on activity, and collaborative play. Key features of the school include a diverse student body, a Montessori curriculum designed to foster independence and self-motivation, and a public charter school model that offers an alternative to traditional public education, focusing on individualized instruction and community involvement. The school serves students from ages 3 through 14 and aims to provide a high-quality, publicly funded Montessori education to the local community.