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Spokane Public Montessori
Spokane Public Montessori, nominated by an anonymous organization, is an elementary/middle school in Spokane, Washington, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban/suburban/rural area.
Location Spokane, Washington
Governance Public District School
Grades Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle
Students 413
Locale Other, Rural, Suburban, Urban
Principal Rhonda Turnipseed
Demographics
Percentage of students*
100%
English Learners
21%
Free/Reduced Lunch
2%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 4%
White 85%
2+ Races —
Why Spokane Public Montessori was nominated
Spokane Public Montessori implements a public Montessori model that is rooted in human development and centers independence and agency within a social community to foster a sense of purpose and collective responsibility.
Student experience design
The mission of Spokane Public Montessori is to provide a quality public Montessori education in a culturally, racially, and economically diverse school community. Montessori emphasizes learning through all five senses, not just through listening, watching, or reading. Children in Montessori classes learn at their own, individual pace and according to their own choice of activities from hundreds of possibilities. Learning is an exciting process of discovery, leading to concentration, motivation, self-discipline, and a love of learning. Montessori classes place children in three-year age groups (3-6, 6-9, 9-12, and so on), forming communities in which the older children spontaneously share their knowledge with the younger ones. Montessori represents an entirely different approach to education.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Individual Learning Paths |
5+ years
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Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics |
5+ years
|
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Multi-age Classrooms |
5+ years
|
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Peer To Peer Support |
5+ years
|
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Restorative Practices |
5+ years
|
All Practices
Advancement On Mastery
Student Advisories
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Competency/mastery-based Education
Culturally Responsive Practices
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Individual Learner Profiles
Mental Health Services
1:1 Mentoring
No Tracked Classes
Project-based Learning
Performance Based Assessment
Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need
School-based Enterprises
SEL Curriculum
SEL Integration School-wide
Service Learning
Student-led Conferences
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Self-paced Learning
Students Develop Projects
Trauma-informed Practices
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools
Increase student agency
Respond to stakeholder demand or advocacy
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.