Montessori Community School (MCS) in Durham, NC is an accredited Montessori private school offering an exceptional learning experience for students aged 18 months to 14 years. Our campus spans 13 acres of natural landscape, providing a Montessori environment that facilitates holistic growth and discovery. With bright and spacious classrooms, outdoor gardens, playgrounds, and athletics facilities, children have ample opportunities to work, play, and learn both indoors and outdoors.

At MCS, we believe in fostering a strong sense of community among teachers, staff, students, and parents, all working together to ensure the best outcomes for our children. Our robust academic program focuses on promoting independent learning, building concepts, problem-solving, and mastery of skills. Additionally, our wetland habitats serve as living laboratories for the study of ecology, biology, chemistry, and other scientific disciplines.

Founded in 1980, MCS has a rich history of community involvement and expansion. We recently completed the construction of The Spark Center, a state-of-the-art fine arts building that houses our music, art, and ceramics programs. With our ongoing strategic plan, we are committed to providing a forward-looking Montessori education on an enhanced campus, ensuring the best possible experience for our students