Montessori Community School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 222 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Montessori Community School
Nursery	24
Pre-K	54
Kind	23
1	17
2	19
3	14
4	18
5	17
6	14
7	10
8	12

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Year Founded

1980

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Campus Size

13 acres

School Motto

We are a vibrant Montessori community where together, through our dynamic and relevant curriculum, we guide students toward self-discovery and the realization of their unique contributions to the world.

Student Body

Total Students

222 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

59%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition varies by program and length of the school day

Summer Program Cost Notes

Cost varies by program and length of day

Admissions Director

Mike Miller

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

SoccerUltimate Frisbee

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ChessYoga

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtCeramics

West African Drumming

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Soccer

School Notes

MCS enrolls students from 18 months through 8th grade.
The MCS campus is set on over 13 acres of natural landscape and has wonderful indoor and outdoor spaces where students work, play, discover, and learn.
The highly dedicated and trained faculty guide each child's progress through the curriculum fostering a love of learning, perseverance, independence, and the value of community.

MCS is a place to grow; a place where indoor classrooms and outdoor environments provide children with direct access to the natural world; where dedicated, highly-trained faculty prepare beautiful, orderly classrooms and skillfully guide each child's progress through the curriculum; and where parents are active partners in their children's education, confident that the school's teaching methods will inspire academic excellence and healthy interactions. Located on the border of Chapel Hill and Durham, MCS is accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). MCS welcomes children of all ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, family structures, sexual orientations, racial identities, national origins, religions, and abilities to be a part of the toddler, pre-K, elementary, and adolescent programs.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Montessori Community School offer a summer program?

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

What sports does Montessori Community School offer?

Montessori Community School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Soccer and Ultimate Frisbee.

When is the application deadline for Montessori Community School?

The application deadline for Montessori Community School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Montessori Community School located?

Montessori Community School is located in the Cross County Neighborhood neighborhood of Durham, NC.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 5/17/2016

This is a great school and wonderful community. The teachers are seasoned but still maintain an enthusiasm that is hard to find elsewhere. It's a positive and nurturing environment. I have a child who transitioned out after a few years and is way ahead in the public school. Arts and music programs are excellent. Needs a few more sports but lots of choices for clubs and activities.

- Posted by Parent - delwo

5 4/8/2013

A wonderful school that is convenient to families in Chapel Hill and Durham. It has a true community feel to it where my children feel safe and supported by teachers at all levels as well as the administrators. Parents are very involved and welcoming to new families. Lots of great after school options: Soccer, Clay, Art, Jazz, Indian Dance, and Study Hall for those in middle school. My kids have tried most of them and enjoyed being with their friends after school hours. A school worth exploring if you are looking for a school that cares about your child and really wants them to succeed. My child started as a 3 year old and is now in 8th grade here. We all wish there was a High School here as none of us want to leave MCS!

- Posted by Parent - shave

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