Mountain Sun Community School, serving children in preschool through middle school, is Brevard's only independent elementary school. The mission of MSCS is to holistically nurture, challenge, and guide each unique child to discover academic skills using Montessori principles, explore the natural world, create through self-expression, and belong to a collaborative, diverse, and peaceful community.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,800
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
180
School Motto
Our care of the child should be governed, not by the desire to make him learn things, but by the endeavor always to keep burning within him that light which is called intelligence.
Student Body
Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,800
Tuition Notes
6400 half-day preschool tuition
% on Financial Aid
6%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Application URL
School Notes
- Mountain Sun Community School serves children in preschool through 8th grade in a carefully prepared environment with specially trained teachers using the Montessori method along with other complementary educational practices. Mountain Sun is Brevard's only independent school and was formed as a non-profit parent-driven effort to create a caring holistic community school that nurtures each child's passion and unique abilities. Our mission is to preserve the child's natural curiosity and love of learning and foster respect and responsibility for themselves, their community, and the natural world. Our small class sizes and multi age classrooms create an environment where each child is challenged and inspired to be their best selves academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mountain Sun Community School cost?
Mountain Sun Community School's tuition is approximately $10,800 for private students.
What schools are Mountain Sun Community School often compared to?
Mountain Sun Community School is often viewed alongside schools like Bethany Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Mountain Sun Community School?
The application deadline for Mountain Sun Community School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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