Montessori Community School

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Montessori Community School in Charleston, South Carolina, is an educational institution dedicated to fostering the development of children through the authentic Montessori method. Located on Wood Avenue, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach where children are encouraged to learn at their own pace within a carefully prepared environment. By prioritizing independence, curiosity, and hands-on discovery, the school seeks to cultivate not only academic success but also a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of personal responsibility.

The school is designed to support the holistic development of its students, addressing their intellectual, social, and emotional needs. The curriculum typically features multi-age classrooms that promote peer-to-peer mentorship and collaborative learning, mirroring real-world social dynamics. With a commitment to the philosophy developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, the community provides a structured yet flexible framework that allows students to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to their school and local community.

280

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montessori Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	7
Black	18
Asian	5
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	3

White
225 (80.4%)
Two or More
22 (7.9%)
Black
18 (6.4%)
Hispanic
7 (2.5%)
Asian
5 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)769-0346
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Montessori Community School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	27
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	25
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	25
Grade 6	25
Grade 7	26
Grade 8	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Montessori Community School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	143	51.1%
Male	137	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)