Moore Montessori Community School

Located at 255 S. May Street in Southern Pines, North Carolina, Moore Montessori Community School operates as an active, independent public charter district serving the greater Pinehurst–Southern Pines area. Set within a welcoming small-city community, this single-school district provides an engaging, tuition-free Montessori education spanning kindergarten through eighth grade. By offering a continuous learning pathway across primary and middle school levels, the district delivers a child-centered academic environment designed to foster independence, critical thinking, and community engagement for local families.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled 259 students, maintaining a close-knit school culture with class cohorts ranging from 50 kindergarteners to 14 eighth-graders. The student body reflects a diverse local demographic, composed of 158 White, 33 Hispanic, 32 Black, and 26 multiracial students, alongside American Indian, Asian, and Pacific Islander learners. To support this student body of 150 male and 109 female learners, the school employs a dedicated professional workforce of over 33 full-time equivalent teachers and educators. This generous staffing ratio ensures that students benefit from low student-to-teacher proportions, individualized instructional pathways, and a highly supportive educational climate.