Bucks County Montessori CS
Charter School
180 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Bucks County Montessori Charter School (BCMCS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Guided by the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that fosters independence, critical thinking, and a love for learning. The curriculum is delivered within prepared environments where students engage with specialized Montessori materials, allowing them to progress at their own pace while developing both academic mastery and social-emotional responsibility.
The school is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community that values the development of the "whole child." By focusing on mixed-age classrooms, BCMCS encourages peer-to-peer mentorship and collaborative problem-solving, which helps students build confidence and strong interpersonal skills. As a public charter, the school provides an alternative educational model for families in the region, blending the structured, hands-on methodology of Montessori education with the requirements and accountability of the Pennsylvania public school system.
The school is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community that values the development of the "whole child." By focusing on mixed-age classrooms, BCMCS encourages peer-to-peer mentorship and collaborative problem-solving, which helps students build confidence and strong interpersonal skills. As a public charter, the school provides an alternative educational model for families in the region, blending the structured, hands-on methodology of Montessori education with the requirements and accountability of the Pennsylvania public school system.
180
Total Students
15.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 94 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| Black | 10 |
| Asian | 54 |
| Two or More | 14 |
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White94 (52.2%)
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Asian54 (30.0%)
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Two or More14 (7.8%)
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Black10 (5.6%)
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Hispanic8 (4.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Bucks County Montessori CS |
| Phone: | (215)428-6700 |
| Grade Range: | K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 180 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 15.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
25
Grade 1
26
Grade 2
25
Grade 3
27
Grade 4
29
Grade 5
25
Grade 6
23
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 25 |
| Grade 1 | 26 |
| Grade 2 | 25 |
| Grade 3 | 27 |
| Grade 4 | 29 |
| Grade 5 | 25 |
| Grade 6 | 23 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 86 | 47.8% |
| Male | 94 | 52.2% |
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