Portage Collaborative Montessori School allows students, from pre-school-age to middle school, to remain with their teacher for three years in a mixed-age class. Children from Jackson, Lake and Plain townships, as well as North Canton and Canton City attend the public school. The Montessori school features hands-on learning and individualized curriculum. The school is free, but those enrolled in preschool are charged $3,150 per year, payable monthly. Headstart may assist with financial aid.