Our Mission: To provide Brainerd Lakes Area families a choice for quality elementary education centered around the individual needs of the child with a focus on the environment.

Discovery Woods has been assigned the school district number 4198 by the MN Department of Education. Discovery Woods School is considered an independent public school district run by its own school board.

Our Vision: Discovery Woods is dedicated to educational excellence, environmental stewardship, and personal growth. Our students will have the foundation to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens.

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Welcome to Discovery Woods, a Montessori inspired PreK – 6th Charter School!

Discovery Woods is a tuition-free K-6 charter school. We also offer a tuition-based preschool for ages 3-5. We embrace the diversity of our learners by using a variety of effective teaching methods combined with Montessori elements.

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Montessori

Discovery Woods is a Montessori Inspired Charter School

While we have the traditional combined age-level classrooms, some Montessori materials, and even some Montessori training, we don’t strictly adhere to Montessori methods. We follow the needs of our students, which means using a variety of effective teaching methods and materials both within and outside the realm of Montessori.

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Environmental Education

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Environmental Education is a big part of our mission, and we offer hands-on, engaging lessons to our students in order to enhance their love and knowledge of the environment.

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