Montessori Radmoor School

Montessori Radmoor School is a preschool and elementary school in Okemos, MI, serving children from 18 months to 14 years old. The school offers a full range of Montessori programs, including Toddler, Primary, and Elementary levels, with a focus on individualized learning, mixed-age classrooms, and hands-on education. Students benefit from a curriculum that emphasizes independence, problem-solving, and global awareness, avoiding standardized testing in favor of lifelong learning skills. The school operates on a traditional academic calendar with summer programming and aftercare available for enrolled families. It is recognized as Michigan’s Evergreen School for its commitment to sustainability and environmental education. With a long-standing presence in the community since 1968, Montessori Radmoor is known for its nurturing, child-centered approach and strong academic foundation.

The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that education is a natural, self-directed process. Teachers are trained Montessori guides who work closely with students over three consecutive years, allowing deep understanding of each child’s development. The classroom environment is designed to foster independence, with materials that support cognitive, emotional, and physical growth. The school’s facilities include a library, gymnasium, science area, student kitchen, and a greenhouse named “Serra Calda,” where students grow food, learn about sustainability, and engage in small-scale business practices. Outdoor learning is integrated through a 10-acre campus featuring a nature trail, wetlands observation deck, and forested trails, all used as living classrooms for science, ecology, and environmental stewardship.

Montessori Radmoor School is located on Mt Hope Rd, about a mile from Herron Creek and nestled between the Serafine Addition of Southwest Uplands Preserve and the Southwest Meridian Uplands Preserve. It sits just 0.2 miles from the Del Mar Estates neighborhood and 0.1 miles from the Michigan Montessori School, placing it within a quiet, green corridor ideal for learning and exploration.

The school is distinguished by its consistent, well-documented presence online and a website that is easily navigable by search engines, reflecting its long-standing commitment to transparency and accessibility. Families trust Montessori Radmoor for its proven track record in nurturing confident, curious learners who thrive in a supportive, nature-integrated environment.

In Okemos, Montessori Radmoor stands as a model of holistic education, where the natural world and child-led learning shape a generation ready to contribute meaningfully to society.