Mission Statement
The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy will provide a strong educational foundation to preserve and share the Southern Ute Indian culture and language within a Montessori environment.
Vision Statement
To provide an environment that creates future tribal and world leaders who appreciate and support their culture, language, family, and lifelong learning.

-Maria Montessori
The goal of early education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.


Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy
275 Mouache Dr
Ignacio, CO 81137
SUIMA Front Desk 970-563-0253
Visit the Southern Ute Education Department webpage.
