Stuart, Florida · Grades 6–8 · Ages 11–14
Where Middle Schoolers Discover Who They Are
A Montessori-based learning community for adolescents in Stuart, FL — founded by Tracey Etelson & Patti Mitchell.
Stuart, FL — The Creek Arts District
A letter from our founders
Our approach to learning
Self-directed learning
Students choose their work, set their pace, and take ownership of their education. Guides support — they don't dictate.
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Community over competition
Mixed-age groups and collaborative projects build empathy, leadership, and the ability to work alongside people who are different from you.
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Real-world projects
From student exhibitions to Expedition Fridays, learning is applied to the real world — not just practiced for a test.
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This school gave my daughter the space to figure out who she is — not just what she knows.
Parent of a 7th grader
For the first time, my son actually wants to go to school. He comes home excited to talk about what he learned.
Parent of a 6th grader
The founders genuinely know every student. It's a community, not just a school.
Parent of an 8th grader
Middle school can be a time when students shrink… or a time when they expand.
We are here to create the latter. Come see what learning looks like when it meets life.