MIR is a Montessori school serving children ages 18 months through 6th grade from Redlands, California and surrounding communities. We were founded in 1976 by parents who wanted a school that would respect and encourage each child’s inherent curiosity, abilities, and interests. We firmly believe in protecting and nurturing children's natural gifts while giving them a solid academic foundation. MIR is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation funded by tuition, fees, donations, and grants. We follow the Montessori tradition of fostering ethnic, economic, and intellectual diversity. Our students and staff come from many different countries and many walks of life. The school is a true community where everyone is part of an extended "family"​ that cares deeply for one another and for the broader community.

Imagine a high school that has mastered the art of arts education. Idyllwild Arts Academy is a close-knit, working community of students and teachers whose passion for the arts is balanced by a dedication to learning. Idyllwild Arts offers a disciplined college preparatory program for grades 9-12 and post-graduates—along with world-class training in creative writing, dance, film & video, interdisciplinary arts, music, theatre and visual art. The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program— for nearly 60 years, this annual tradition continues to offer rare opportunities for creative self-discovery in the arts. Every summer, more than 1,900 children, teens, and adults attend Idyllwild Arts'​ workshops under the pines, pursuing interests in creative writing, dance, music, theatre and visual art - and taught by some of America's finest artists. Weeklong festivals and special programs, including our famed Native American Arts program, bring an added dimension and depth to specific artistic pursuits. The mission of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation is to promote and advance artistic and cultural development through education in a beautiful, natural environment conducive to positive personal growth.