New Tulsa-area Montessori Charter School to Open in 2027

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A new Montessori charter school called Tempo Montessori has been approved by the Statewide Charter School Board to open in the Tulsa area in the 2027-2028 school year. The school will initially offer pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and 6th grade, with plans to eventually expand through 8th grade.

Why it matters

This new Montessori charter school will provide families in the Tulsa area with an alternative educational option focused on the Montessori teaching philosophy, which emphasizes hands-on, self-directed learning. As charter schools continue to grow in Oklahoma, this represents another choice for parents seeking a non-traditional public school environment for their children.

The details

Tempo Montessori will start with pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and sixth grade in the 2027-2028 school year, and then gradually expand to include all grades through eighth grade in subsequent years. The school was approved by the Statewide Charter School Board to open in the Tulsa area.

• Tempo Montessori will open in the 2027-2028 school year.

What’s next

Tempo Montessori will continue planning and preparing to open its doors to students in the 2027-2028 school year.