Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
Program Type:
Garden Classrooms
Number of Individuals Program Serves:
500
Year Founded:
2012
About the Program:
Grand Rapids Montessori is one of the only Montessori schools in Grand Rapids. It is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools and is one of the top performing programs in the district. 70% of GRM students are eligible for free or reduced lunch and 62% of the population is minority students. Montessori methods of education make school gardens a logical part of student's education. Parents and volunteers are already working on several raised beds and are eager for new players to get involved.