We the staff, students, families and communities of IPS Francis W. Parker, Montessori School #56, aspire to provide our students with an exemplary education.  Our students will have the tools they need to value the diversity of others, respect the world in which they live, and have the skills they need to make good decisions.

Francis W. Parker, Montessori School 56, strives to create an enriched environment so children are inspired to reach their highest potential using the Montessori philosophy of education. This fosters a strong sense of community, and respect for self, others, and the environment, which builds a strong academic foundation for a lifetime of learning.

"Our aim is not merely to make children understand, and still less to force them to memorize, but so to touch their imaginations as to enthuse them to their innermost core." - Dr. Maria Montessori