Founded in 1985, Ramalynn Academy is a preschool to 8th grade private Montessori school located in Bloomington, MN, minutes from downtown Minneapolis.
Our mission is to teach children respect, tolerance, and compassion to all life on Earth. We strive to enable students to live lives with personal satisfaction, and become responsible citizens of the world.
Scholarships are available for 4th-8th grade students. Please contact us here to inquire within.
Preschool & Kindergarten
Our Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten begins at 3 years of age. Our accredited Montessori teachers provide a warm, nurturing environment, to support your child’s desire and ability to learn.
Grades 1 - 5
Montessori Elementary is marked by a strong willingness and desire to acquire knowledge. Our objective is to enable children to learn independently, using their innate curiosity, creativity, and intelligence.
Grades 6 - 8
Our Montessori Middle School Program has been specifically designed to meet the emotional and educational needs unique to adolescents.
NEWS AT RAMALYNN
"We all think that our education was very well-rounded because Ramalynn gave us many opportunities to excel in academics, athletics, and the arts. We were taught to be kind to all living beings and volunteer to help others. These are all values that we continue to pursue as adults."
Coed Athletic Program
Our extra-curricular sports program encourages students of all ages, genders, athletic abilities, and skill levels to participate in a wide variety of sports. Every student, regardless of prior experience, is given playing time, coaching attention, and respect from their peers.
Summer Program
Ramalynn Academy offers a full summer program through the summer months of June, July, and August. It is open to students in Preschool through 8th Grade, and includes art, academic, and athletic enrichment camps, such as pottery, golf, and astronomy.
Whole Child Learning
At Ramalynn, we emphasize Whole Child Learning. Through teaching the whole child, we focus not only on academic achievements, but on the personal and developmental needs of our students.
"What is the whole-child approach? The whole-child approach to teaching supports and nurtures all areas of children's development and learning, from social-emotional and cognitive skills to literacy, math, and science understanding. It is a powerful strategy as preschool children transition to kindergarten."
-Teaching Strategies, Whole Child
What makes someone a good person? What gives them the life skills they need to be a leader? Whole child development “empowers children as creative and engaged citizens who can strengthen the wellbeing of a whole society.”