Joseph Kerr Middle School

Established in 2001, California Montessori Project offers Montessori-based educational programs to students in kindergarten through grade eight. It offers classes in reading, writing, math, science, English, social studies, history, health, physical education, music, computer technology, language arts and foreign languages. The school provides accelerated reader and gifted and talented education programs. It additionally offers before- and after-school programs to assist students with homework and supervised activities. The school also offers lunch and breakfast programs for its students. It conducts various parent-teacher conferences that serve as a resource for students, parents and staff. The school is accredited by the Montessori Schools Accrediting Commission and Western Association of Schools and Colleges. California Montessori Project maintains one of its locations in Elk Grove, Calif.

Established in 1963, Jessie Baker School emphasizes the academic, social and emotional development of students. The school features a swimming pool, horseback riding arena and computer labs. It operates a parent-teacher organization that conducts several fundraising activities. Jessie Baker School offers classes in physical education and language arts. The school also conducts problem-solving and decision-making sessions. It offers various recreational activities, such as bicycle riding, skating and bowling. The school also provides learning opportunities for students with special needs. Jessie Baker School is a part of the Elk Grove Unified School District, which enrolls more than 62,000 students in various elementary, middle and high schools.