About Tempo
A tuition-free public charter school opening in Tulsa in August 2027
Nurturing curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning in a setting where children move at their own rhythm and grow alongside a community that knows and values them.
Who We Are
Opening August 2027, Tempo Montessori brings authentic, tuition-free Montessori education to Tulsa families as a public charter school open to all.
Grounded in the proven Montessori method, Tempo nurtures curiosity, independence, and whole-child development in multi-age classrooms where children learn at their own rhythm. The school launches with Children’s House (Pre-K4 and Kindergarten) and Grade 6, growing to serve PK3 through 8th grade—and as the only year-round public school in the Tulsa area, Tempo offers families something genuinely new.
Only 10% of Montessori schools in the United states are public.
As a tuition-free public charter school, Tempo aims to reduce the barriers to access quality education.
Source: American Montessori Society
Our Mission
The mission of Tempo Montessori is to provide students and families with access to a high-quality public Montessori education.
Through individualized learning, authentic work, and purposeful guidance, we cultivate each child’s academic growth and personal responsibility in a community that values connection, curiosity, and civic responsibility, preparing students to thrive in school and life.
Our Vision
We envision a public Montessori school that uplifts and empowers all children and families through respect, high expectations, and a shared commitment to excellence.
By providing academically rigorous and developmentally responsive Montessori education, Tempo Montessori will serve as a model for what public Montessori programs can achieve across Oklahoma and the nation.
Who is Tempo For?
Every Tulsa Area Family
90% of Montessori schools are private schools. As a tuition-free public charter school, Tempo opens its doors to all families throughout the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, completely removing financial barriers to entry.
Families Looking for quality education in a nurturing community
Launching with Children’s House (Pre-K4/K) and 6th Grade and growing to serve PK3 through 8th grade, Tempo is ideal for parents looking for a community where their children can thrive from early childhood through adolescence.
Children Who Learn at Their Own Pace
Rigid grade levels don’t fit every child. In our multi-age classrooms, students learn at their own rhythm. Whether they need extra time to master a concept or are ready to leap ahead into advanced material.
Why Montessori?
Children are encouraged to grow and learn at their own pace
Stronger reading, memory, and executive function – gains that grow over time
Kids learn to run their own minds. Stronger focus, self-control, and memory -not just higher test scores
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades is Tempo currently enrolling for?
Tempo is now enrolling for Pre-K4, Kindergarten, and Grade 6, and will be growing to serve PK3 to Grade 8.
What grades will Tempo serve in the future?
In the future, Tempo will serve PK3 to Grade 8.
What is a Montessori program?
A Montessori program is a child-centered approach to education that focuses on self-directed activity and hands-on learning. Instead of sitting at desks listening to a teacher lecture, children choose their own tasks from a meticulously designed, age-appropriate environment.
Key features of a Montessori program include:
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Mixed-Age Groups: Classrooms typically span three-year age ranges (e.g., ages 3–6). Older children naturally mentor younger ones, while younger children look ahead to more advanced work.
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Specially Designed Materials: Instead of textbooks or worksheets, children work with materials designed to teach abstract concepts like math and language through touch and sight.
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Teachers as Guides: Rather than directing the whole room at once, they observe each child’s unique interests and progress, offering individual or small-group lessons at just the right moment.
Will the school provide transport?
Unfortunately. as a public charter school, Tempo does not recieve funding to provide transportation to their students.
How many students are being enrolled?
Our target enrollment is 150 students our first year, eventually growing to 500 and expanding into a Montessori high school in 2030.