Educating the whole child
Tree Of Life Charter School
We are a free, public, charter school in Ukiah, CA. Our Montessori curriculum emphasizes the prepared environment and meeting all students at their level.
We serve grades TK through 8. Any student who turns 4 by September 1, 2026 may apply for the 2026-27 school year. January is our Open Enrollment! Join our school where your child will be known individually and personally!
What’s happening around the school?
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Do you need a little extra help around the holidays?
Several agencies can help with food and gifts around the holidays. We have applications for our families in the office for the Ukiah Valley Christmas Effort.
If you live in Lake County, you can contact Toys for Tots local chapter at https://lake-county-ca.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=0&nPreviewInd=0&nRedirectInd=3
Information for Willits area residents is coming soon!
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Our new building is almost done!
Our new multipurpose room is completely installed! We are busy cutting through red tape in order to start using the building.
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Our classes work differently
We believe that learning happens in many different settings and one way to learn is by sitting on the floor with beautiful hands on materials to work with.
Our Vision
Like parents everywhere, we care about our children, want what’s best for them, and know that their experience in school can have a great impact on the quality of their life.
We want them to have an education that is worthy of their beauty and potential.
We want them in a place where they are known, not as faces in a crowd, but individually and personally.
We want them in a school where they receive direct, high-quality attention, where their actual needs are met, where their potential is being realized.
Why Montessori
Over one hundred years ago, Dr. Maria Montessori centered her new educational approach around the natural curiosity of young children.
Our Programs
Students learn in multi-age classrooms, with no grades or comparisons to others, and an emphasis on cooperation and independent thinking.
Join Us
Check out our admissions process, download our enrollment application, and learn more about how to become part of our exciting school.