About

Our School

Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy is dedicated to nurturing the whole child through a respectful, individualized Montessori environment that fosters a love of learning and freedom with responsibility.


Through a thoughtfully tailored curriculum, the school empowers students to reach their full potential and grow into responsible, productive citizens in a global community.

What Guides Us

Our Vision


Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy prepares and empowers its students through an individually tailored Montessori curriculum that meets student needs and allows them to achieve their full potential so they flourish as responsible, productive citizens in the global community.


Our Mission


Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy nurtures the whole child in a Montessori prepared environment based on respect, individuality, a love of learning, and freedom with responsibility.


2022 Leelanau Montessori Strategic Plan


The 2022 Strategic Plan focuses on making every decision through the lens of OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT grounded in Montessori theory, practice, & pedagogy.



Our goals are:

  • Support successful Montessori Educators
  • Foster a compelling environment
  • Prioritize communication and community
  • Ensure organizational stability 
READ THE STRATEGIC PLAN

WHAT People are saying

Parent Reviews

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"My students have struggled with things that are very hard and overcome them with the help of staff over and over again. I have seen so much growth in them through that process."


— Leelanau Montessori Parent

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“I appreciate profoundly how much the teachers care about the children – they notice and respond to so much, for each student. The personalization of attention is amazing."


— Leelanau Montessori Parent

If you think your child would thrive in a Montessori environment, give us a call or SCHEDULE AN OBSERVATION. We would love for you to visit our school and learn more.