Sierra Montessori Academy


The Sierra Montessori Academy (SMA) is a K-8 California public charter school.  We offer a blended program of Montessori Philosophy with California Standards Based Curriculum to students in the Sierra foothills.  SMA is tuition-free and open to the public.  Independent Study is also available, please contact us for additional information.

SMA offers a private school environment where students excel in small class sizes of less than 25 students.  The Montessori method is integrated into the classroom learning environment where individual variations in a child's development allows the focus to be on educating the whole child.

Sierra Montessori Academy is committed to providing a well manicured, student-centered learning environment where all students can:

    - Develop respect and tolerance for themselves and others   

    - Become involved, responsible citizens

    - Be able to realize their full potential

If you are looking for a caring, safe, small school environment, SMA has just what you have been looking for.  Student success is our goal!


Sierra Montessori Academy shall not discriminate against any individual in admission, the administration of programs or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, ethnicity, gender, national origin or sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

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Friday, February 17th - School closed for Presidents' Day


Monday, February 20th - School closed for Presidents' Day


New Address - Sierra Montessori Academy has moved, we are now located at the former Pleasant Ridge Elementary School site:16229 Duggans Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949


New Interim Executive Director - We are pleased to announce our new Interim Executive Director.  His name is Henry Bietz and he comes to us with a wealth of charter school experience.  Please feel free to drop by SMA between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to get a tour, meet our new director or inquire about our Montessori program


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"We can only give each child the chance to fulfill his potential possibilities."

- Maria Montessori

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