Hillside Montessori of LaGrange is a flourishing school located 60 miles South of Atlanta, GA.
Currently serving students in Toddler, Primary, Elementary, and Adolescent communities (18 months – 8th grade), the school is just a short drive from LaGrange College and downtown.
In January 2025, Hillside opened a beautiful, new, sustainable Montessori campus on Hills and Dales Farm Road.
Hillside Montessori’s charm comes from its curious learners, authentic guides, and involved leadership.
We also have engaged parents, many who have supported the school since its founding as a 501(c)3 in 2011.
Current Hillside families live in LaGrange, Hogansville, Pine Mountain, Newnan, West Point, and Lanett.
Thanks to an abundance of local resources, our students’ experiences are filled with the arts, outdoor excursions, and dynamic speakers/demonstrators.
Guides and students work together to create a learning community that is, in the words of one volunteer, “an oasis of love and learning.”
Welcome!
Welcome!
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Be sure to visit our FAQ for commonly asked questions and answers.
Our Mission
Hillside Montessori of LaGrange provides a nurturing environment in which children are encouraged to develop their intrinsic desire to explore and learn. We are driven to help children reach their full potential by cultivating independence, compassion, and integrity so they may contribute meaningfully to their community and world.
Our Vision
Hillside Montessori of LaGrange is an independent school in LaGrange, Georgia. We are committed to community, growth, and education. We believe a focus on individualized education will result in more thoughtful, conscientious, innovative leaders of tomorrow – children who will excel where ever their passions lead them.
A Montessori Message
The late Dr. Bob Copeland, local cardiologist, served as honorary chair of Hillside’s capital campaign. In this video, he explains why Hillside Montessori is a powerful asset, even a magnet, to our community. Dr. Copeland felt strongly that children should know the joy of learning.
“It’s an exciting opportunity for us to create an educational oasis where kids can know the joy of learning.” -Dr. Bob Copeland
Upcoming Events
There’s always something happening at Hillside Montessori!
Check out our Events Calendar for a full listing.
Featured Alumni
Noah Black
Noah Black wrapped up an impressive high school career as a Distinguished Honor Graduate with a 4.81 weighted GPA and a 3.85 unweighted GPA. An IB candidate and all-around leader, he was Vice President of both the National Honor Society and the Chess Club (which he co-founded), and he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He also was the 2024 Granger Award winner, a Youth Leadership of LaGrange graduate, [...]
Brooklyn Painter
Brooklyn is a dedicated performing artist recognized in the National Teen Portrait Competition and selected in the FilmFreeway Competition. She placed 4th overall at the Disney Choral Competition, was named MVP of her choral department in 2023, and earned four consecutive Superior Ratings at LGPE. A regional champion in the One Act Competition, she also sang the National Anthem with her chorale at a 2024 Braves game. Crowned Homecoming [...]
Calder Thurman
Calder graduated from LaGrange High School in 2025 and was the Captain of the cross country and 4x400 track teams, a member of National Honors Society, the statistician for state power lifting team, the track representative for Mr. and Ms. LHS pageant, and he earned a 4.05 weighted GPA. He currently attends the Honors College at Georgia Southern University next year on the path to become a psychiatrist. [...]
The school is an Associate member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and is fully accredited by the Georgia Accreditation Commission (GAC) with early learning programs licensed by Bright from the Start (BFTS).
