340 E. 5th Street
Salida CO, 81201

Salida Montessori Charter School strives to provide an authentic, public Montessori program in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.  Established in 2015, SMCS serves grades K-8. Also serving one to four-year-olds in a public, tuition-based preschool.
Not all children are exactly alike, and therefore providing options for education ensures the success of all of our children.

Our Mission:
To offer an authentic Montessori education leading to students who are independent, inquisitive, respectful and empowered to realize their individual potential in future academic and life endeavors.

Our Vision:
An educational experience instilling the skills and knowledge for students to determine their personal visions of success and to achieve them. A culture that encourages students to respect themselves, other people and the environment. A school community that values every child and encourages involvement from every family.