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 Montessori Community School

We are a place to grow; a place where indoor classrooms and outdoor environments provide children with direct access to the natural world; a place where dedicated, highly-trained faculty prepare beautiful, orderly classrooms and skillfully guide each child’s progress through the curriculum; a place that confidently follows the Montessori philosophy to inspire academic excellence, a love of learning, and healthy social interactions.

Located on the border of Chapel Hill and Durham, MCS is accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA).

The Montessori Community School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

What some of our Montessori families are saying

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"I value the meeting of needs for each child, the independence, the collaboration among the kids, and the friendly environment"

- Current MCS parent
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"There was clear evidence of collaboration and joyful learning together in classrooms."

- AMS Review

"The program is challenging and comprehensive and the teachers are connected and available."

- Current Adolescent Community parent

"The coursework is challenging, educational and rewarding."

- Current MCS parent

"The leadership development has been wonderful and something really unique about Montessori."

- Current MCS parent

"AMS recognizes these schools as meeting an unparalleled standard of excellence in the implementation of Montessori education."

- AMS Review

"We feel that the education is true to Montessori Philosophy; our child is in a loving environment every day with teachers who genuinely care."

- Current Primary parent

"The families of the Montessori Community School are a close-knit community. The school calendar is replete with family-centered activities."

- AMS Review

"MCS has fostered a great deal of independence in my child. He is responsible, sustains interest, and shows a keen interest in learning."

- Current Primary parent

"The classrooms are beautifully prepared with age-appropriate furnishings, access to the outdoors, and consideration for various learning styles."

- AMS Review

"I love how much my child loves school; he feels safe, cared for, happy and successful."

- Current Elementary parent

Upcoming Events

June 2020

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  • Adolescent Community Solo Overnight
  • Upper Elementary Senior Explorations Presentation Night
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  • Adolescent Community Solo Overnight
  • Conferences (Toddler, Primary, Lower and Upper Elementary)
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  • Conferences (Toddler, Primary, Lower and Upper Elementary)
  • Adolescent Community Solo Overnight
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  • Adolescent Conferences
  • Third year Moving Up Ceremony
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  • Upper Elementary Moving Up Ceremony
  • 8th-Year Graduation Ceremony
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  • South Durham Little League Tee Ball Ends
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