Montessori Community School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 213 students
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Montessori Community School
Nursery	16
Pre-K	78
Kind	25
1	14
2	14
3	14
4	13
5	10
6	13
Ungraded	16

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Pre-K enrollment highest at 78 students, far above every other grade at Montessori Community School.

Year Founded

1972

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

213 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

52%

State avg.: 72%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition varies by program level and dismissal time. Please refer to our website for tuition information.

Admissions Director

Cari Suzuki

Admissions Associate

Kathy Shirakawa

Application URL

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School Notes

Montessori Community School (MCS) is an independent, non-sectarian school providing a Montessori education for children ages two through twelve years.
We are accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools.
We are conveniently located in the residential neighborhood of Makiki, just five minutes from the University of Hawaii and five minutes from downtown Honolulu.

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Does Montessori Community School offer a summer program?

Yes, Montessori Community School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

When is the application deadline for Montessori Community School?

The application deadline for Montessori Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Montessori Community School located?

Montessori Community School is located in the Makiki And Lower And Punchbowl And Tantalus neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 5 other private schools located in Makiki And Lower And Punchbowl And Tantalus.

School Reviews

5 12/1/2021

This is a horrible school. If you are looking for a true Montessori school, check other options.

- Posted by Parent - Jasmine

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