Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

School Overview
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School (BMPCS) is a unique educational institution located in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland, dedicated to providing a high-quality, authentic Montessori education within a public school framework. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, the school emphasizes a child-centered approach that fosters independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized Montessori materials, BMPCS aims to cultivate an environment where children can progress at their own pace, exploring their interests while developing strong social and academic foundations.

As part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system, BMPCS is committed to accessibility and community engagement, striving to offer the benefits of a private Montessori philosophy to a diverse student body. The school places a high value on the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous academic standards with social-emotional growth, peace education, and community responsibility. Through its focus on hands-on experiences and personalized learning plans, the school works to prepare its graduates not only for high school success but to be compassionate, self-directed citizens.
550
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White125
Hispanic21
Black387
Asian1
Two or More14
American Indian1
  • Black
    387 (70.5 %)
  • White
    125 (22.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone: (410)528-5393
Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/336
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 324
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 88
Kindergarten 51
Grade 1 81
Grade 2 57
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 61
Grade 5 47
Grade 6 41
Grade 7 34
Grade 8 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten88
Kindergarten51
Grade 181
Grade 257
Grade 352
Grade 461
Grade 547
Grade 641
Grade 734
Grade 838
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24544.5%
Male30455.3%
Not Specified10.2%
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