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Montessori Community School

2122 WOOD AVE CHARLESTON SC 29414

Top 25% School in South Carolina

Ranked 64 of 206 in South Carolina

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About Montessori Community School

The Montessori Community School, located in Charleston, serves 281 students from Primary Montessori (3-5 years old) through grade 8, as a magnet school in Charleston County. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic achievement levels exceed the district and state averages, including a recent SC Report Card snapshot, which shows around 75-80% of students are proficient in math and reading, and an “Excellent” rating overall. The school’s class sizes, seasoned guides, and Montessori-inspired materials foster project-based learning and encourage collaboration across multiple ages. The following data may provide some context about housing in the local area: the current median sale price range year-to-date in the Charleston area has been approximately $475K - $635K, helping families weigh options of the best elementary schools in South Carolina.

Montessori Community School Contact Information

Address

2122 WOOD AVE CHARLESTON SC 29414

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Phone

(843) 769-0346

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
281
Total Students
$66102
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 64 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Montessori Community School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 82.4%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic 1.1%
Black 5.1%
Two+ Races 8.4%
Native Am. 0%
White
82.4%
Asian
1.5%
Hispanic
1.1%
Black
5.1%
Two+ Races
8.4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 281
50.5%
142 Female
49.5%
139 Male

Student Population

281 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

269 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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As with most Montessori schools, MCS emphasizes using technology in meaningful ways rather than for entertainment. Students learn when and how to use digital tools purposefully, with an emphasis on problem-solving.

FAQ

Q1. What is distinctive about the teaching style of Montessori Community School?

The school adheres to the Montessori philosophy, which includes hands-on experiences, children working at their own pace, and a multi-age classroom environment.

Q2. Does Montessori Community School have a magnet program?

Yes, it functions as a county-wide magnet serving students in the Charleston County area.

Q3. At what point does the school utilize technology along with Montessori materials?

Technology is used carefully, purposefully as a supportive tool, not to replace the focus of a lesson.

Q4. Will there be support staff or dedicated resources for gifted students?

Yes, the school will offer enrichment opportunities for students who are capable of learning material beyond the normative curriculum, while still using Montessori methodology.

Q5. What are the expectations for parents to participate school-wide?

Parents are encouraged to volunteer in the classroom, help out at cultural/home activities, and participate in the larger community of the school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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