Saint Paul, MN

Common Roots Montessori School

EIN 45-1062357

Education & Youth Development Early Childhood & Preschool Children & youth

Mission

To provide a safe, beautiful, and authentic Montessori learning environment; to cultivate an inclusive, accessible, and diverse community in which all members feel a sense of belonging; and to support children in becoming confident, independent, and compassionate members of the world.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Common Roots Montessori School

Common Roots Montessori School is a family-founded nonprofit private Montessori school in Saint Paul, Minnesota serving children ages 16 months through 6 years with year-round programs, half- and full-day options, all-day kindergarten, and extended care. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 45-1062357) and is a member of the Minnesota nonpublic-school registry; it was previously known as Cathedral Hill Montessori and updated its name to Common Roots in July 2024. In recent years the school has maintained program-first finances and community-facing operations—accepting CCAP from Ramsey County, offering tuition assistance, and holding a 4‑Star Parent Aware rating while emphasizing equitable access and authentic Montessori practice.

Notable achievements

Parent Aware 4‑Star Rating

Earned a 4‑Star Parent Aware quality rating and participates in state child-care programs, reflecting demonstrated program quality and eligibility for public child-care assistance (CCAP).

Sustained Program Funding (FY 2024)

Reported nearly $1.0M in revenue for fiscal year ending June 2024 with the majority of income directed to program services, supporting classroom operations, staff salaries, and year‑round programming.

Organizational Rebrand (2024)

Completed a formal name change and rebranding from Cathedral Hill Montessori School to Common Roots Montessori School (effective July 2024) to reflect the school’s evolving identity and community focus.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.5M
Annual revenue: $1.0M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 45-1062357
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Website: www.crmschool.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Member school in the Montessori community (Association Montessori Internationale affiliation indicated on school materials).

Listed as an active nonpublic school by the Minnesota Department of Education (organization active and serving PK–KG).

Publicly recognized on the school website for accepting CCAP from Ramsey County and for offering tuition assistance to qualifying families.

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