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Montessori Community School

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-8

48^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 649 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Montessori Community School is a public Montessori school in Charleston, SC, serving 280 students in grades PK-8 within the Charleston 01 district. This small, tight-knit school has earned a reputation as one of the highest-performing schools in the state, consistently holding a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 8% of all South Carolina elementary schools for the past decade.

Academically, this school shines brightest in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates ranging from 80% in 3rd grade to an extraordinary 96% in 8th grade—a 30+ point advantage over district averages. The middle school years are particularly impressive, with 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA scores all above 95%. Math tells a more nuanced story: while 6th and 7th graders achieve remarkable proficiency (91.7% and 95.6%), 3rd grade math (64%) actually falls below the district average. This pattern suggests the Montessori approach may build math skills more gradually, with students catching up and surpassing peers by middle school. The school also boasts remarkably low chronic absenteeism at just 7.3%, compared to 20.5% for the district—a three-fold difference that reflects strong family engagement and a positive school culture.

Parents considering this school should note its high per-student spending ($23,806 in 2024-2025), which exceeds every nearby school and likely reflects the specialized materials and teacher training Montessori programs require. The school's closest neighbor, Springfield Elementary, sits just 0.12 miles away yet shows dramatically different results, highlighting the impact of educational approach. While Orange Grove Charter School outperforms in some math areas, Montessori Community School's consistent excellence across all grades—especially in upper elementary and middle school—makes it a compelling choice for families seeking a proven, child-centered education through 8th grade.

280

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,806

Per pupil spending ?

19.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2122 Wood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414

(843) 769-0346

District: Charleston 01

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.4%

Two or more races:

7.9%

African American:

6.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 99th percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (84% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of South Carolina elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg63%

South Carolina avg54%

Elementary school

48^th of 649

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 1% (2016) to top 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

4^th of 335

South Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 45Elementary Schools in the Charleston 01

21^st of 75Charleston 01 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	90.4	48 of 649	92.6%	★★★★★
2025	94.6	24 of 640	96.3%	★★★★★
2024	96.6	12 of 638	98.1%	★★★★★
2023	96.9	9 of 644	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	94.0	34 of 625	94.6%	★★★★★
2021	92.5	40 of 622	93.6%	★★★★★
2019	95.7	11 of 643	98.3%	★★★★★
2018	97.8	3 of 624	99.5%	★★★★★
2017	96.5	8 of 639	98.7%	★★★★★
2016	95.6	6 of 619	99.0%	★★★★★
2015	93.2	21 of 638	96.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	79.6	73 of 454	83.9%	★★★★☆
2025	84.8	39 of 460	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	89.8	19 of 441	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	89.4	24 of 463	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	79.3	82 of 455	82.0%	★★★★☆
2021	84.2	54 of 439	87.7%	★★★★☆
2019	85.1	49 of 472	89.6%	★★★★☆
2018	92.3	13 of 457	97.2%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	99.3	4 of 335	98.8%	★★★★★
2025	97.0	10 of 320	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	96.2	15 of 325	95.4%	★★★★★
2023	98.2	8 of 325	97.5%	★★★★★
2022	99.1	3 of 310	99.0%	★★★★★
2021	98.7	7 of 311	97.7%	★★★★★
2019	98.3	9 of 315	97.1%	★★★★★
2018	99.5	3 of 303	99.0%	★★★★★
2017	98.2	6 of 317	98.1%	★★★★★
2016	98.5	3 of 303	99.0%	★★★★★
2015	98.4	4 of 301	98.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	95.1	6 of 268	97.8%	★★★★★
2025	96.2	6 of 257	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	97.1	4 of 244	98.4%	★★★★★
2019	94.5	10 of 258	96.1%	★★★★★
2018	98.6	3 of 250	98.8%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

White (2026)84th percentile-9 vs school

Middle school

White (2026)98th percentile~ school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts91%+30 vs state

Mathematics79%+31 vs state

Science77%+25 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Monday, May 15, 2017

Very good School Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Our son is in the 3 year old program, and we absolutely love this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, October 21, 2016

We love our little school! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)						SC READY Mathematics (2026)						SC READY Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	SC READY Science 4th Grade	SC READY Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Montessori Community School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2122 Wood Avenue	Charleston	29414	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	No	(843) 769-0346	280	17	16.8		225 (80.4%)	18 (6.4%)	7 (2.5%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	22 (7.9%)	90.4	48^th of 649 public elementary schools	92.6%		94.6	24^th of 640 public elementary schools	96.3%	24	80.0	86.7	92.3	95.8	95.7	96.1	64.0	66.7	80.8	91.7	95.6	77.0	76.7		$23,806	$3,021	$1,376	$4,397	$16,191	$3,219	$19,409
Springfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2130 Pinehurst Avenue	Charleston	29414	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 763-1538	679	49	13.8		230 (33.9%)	246 (36.2%)	125 (18.4%)	23 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	49 (7.2%)	51.5	300^th of 649 public elementary schools	53.8%		50.2	308^th of 640 public elementary schools	51.9%	8	53.8	54.0	68.1				58.1	47.0	57.5				52.0		$20,743	$4,519	$1,601	$6,121	$11,869	$2,754	$14,623
Drayton Hall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3138 Ashley River Road	Charleston	29414	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 852-0678	640	43	15.0		431 (67.3%)	82 (12.8%)	62 (9.7%)	26 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (5.8%)	90.6	45^th of 649 public elementary schools	93.1%		87.1	66^th of 640 public elementary schools	89.7%	21	85.5	86.8	83.3				87.9	71.5	62.3				74.8		$19,996	$4,395	$1,297	$5,692	$11,505	$2,800	$14,305
W. B. Goodwin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5501 Dorchester Road	North Charleston	29418	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 767-5911	423	32	13.3		19 (4.5%)	163 (38.5%)	221 (52.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	10.3	614^th of 649 public elementary schools	5.4%		6.4	626^th of 640 public elementary schools	2.2%	12	40.3	25.8	41.9				41.8	17.7	25.4				29.0		$24,639	$6,186	$2,406	$8,592	$12,952	$3,095	$16,047
Movement School Bridge View	Public, Charter	K-2	4275 Bridge View Drive	North Charleston	29405	Charleston County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 790-0300	79	5	15.8		6 (7.6%)	60 (75.9%)	12 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1871 Wallace School Road	Charleston	29407	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	No	(843) 763-1555	618	44	13.9		375 (60.7%)	136 (22.0%)	37 (6.0%)	23 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.6%)	86.5	78^th of 649 public elementary schools	88.0%		85.1	84^th of 640 public elementary schools	86.9%	6	78.3	75.0	81.5				72.8	74.0	73.9				70.8		$20,446	$3,333	$1,338	$4,671	$12,855	$2,919	$15,775
Meeting Street Brentwood	Public	PK, KG-8	2685 Leeds Avenue	North Charleston	29405	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 529-3130	806	109	7.3		38 (4.7%)	451 (56.0%)	290 (36.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (2.7%)	35.2	422^nd of 649 public elementary schools	35.0%					(n/a)	33.9	47.7	33.4	63.9	61.5	50.0	59.3	46.2	25.0	37.5	32.3	51.5	23.9	59.7
Orange Grove Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1225 Orange Branch Road	Charleston	29407	Charleston County	Charleston 01	Yes	No	No	No	(843) 763-1520	1,170	75	15.5		948 (81.0%)	95 (8.1%)	49 (4.2%)	24 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.5%)	96.4	14^th of 649 public elementary schools	97.8%		96.6	11^th of 640 public elementary schools	98.3%	3	86.5	94.0	91.1	87.3	80.5	94.0	86.4	85.2	88.9	82.6	79.4	86.2	74.0	81.0	$14,448	$1,546	$1,080	$2,625	$10,296	$1,527	$11,823
Lambs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6800 Dorchester Road	North Charleston	29458	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 767-5900	580	37	15.5		95 (16.4%)	204 (35.2%)	222 (38.3%)	11 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.3%)	19.3	533^rd of 649 public elementary schools	17.9%		14.6	568^th of 640 public elementary schools	11.3%	35	47.6	37.1	49.3				42.8	40.5	33.3				28.6		$20,944	$3,825	$1,775	$5,600	$12,359	$2,985	$15,344
Oakland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	505-A Arlington Drive	Charleston	29414	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 763-1510	556	40	13.9		231 (41.5%)	205 (36.9%)	42 (7.6%)	23 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	52 (9.4%)	82	109^th of 649 public elementary schools	83.2%		68.1	206^th of 640 public elementary schools	67.8%	97	74.1	79.1	76.4				74.2	63.2	64.0				67.8		$23,557	$3,753	$1,441	$5,194	$14,671	$3,692	$18,363

Frequently Asked Questions about Montessori Community School

What district is Montessori Community School in?

Charleston 01

Is Montessori Community School a good school?

Yes. Montessori Community School ranks in the top 7.4% of South Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend Montessori Community School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 280 students attended Montessori Community School.

What is the racial makeup of Montessori Community School?

Students at Montessori Community School are 80% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

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