Sterling Montessori Academy
Charter School
620 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Sterling Montessori Academy, located in Morrisville, North Carolina, is a public charter school that provides a comprehensive educational experience based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that fosters independence, self-motivation, and a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized Montessori materials, the curriculum is designed to accommodate individual learning paces and styles, allowing students to explore their interests while meeting rigorous academic standards.
Beyond its academic focus, Sterling Montessori is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to the development of the "whole child." The school places a high priority on social-emotional learning, encouraging students to develop responsibility, respect for others, and active citizenship. With a dedicated faculty and an active parent-teacher organization, the academy creates a collaborative environment where families are closely involved in the educational process, ensuring that students are well-prepared for both secondary education and future success in an interconnected world.
Beyond its academic focus, Sterling Montessori is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to the development of the "whole child." The school places a high priority on social-emotional learning, encouraging students to develop responsibility, respect for others, and active citizenship. With a dedicated faculty and an active parent-teacher organization, the academy creates a collaborative environment where families are closely involved in the educational process, ensuring that students are well-prepared for both secondary education and future success in an interconnected world.
620
Total Students
32.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 261 |
| Hispanic | 22 |
| Black | 40 |
| Asian | 253 |
| Two or More | 14 |
| American Indian | 15 |
| Pacific Islander | 15 |
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White261 (42.1 %)
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Asian253 (40.8 %)
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Black40 (6.5 %)
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Hispanic22 (3.5 %)
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American Indian15 (2.4 %)
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Pacific Islander15 (2.4 %)
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Two or More14 (2.3 %)
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: | Sterling Montessori Academy |
| Phone: | (919)462-8889 |
| Website: | http://www.sterlingmontessori.org/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 620 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
72
Grade 1
77
Grade 2
71
Grade 3
75
Grade 4
75
Grade 5
66
Grade 6
64
Grade 7
63
Grade 8
57
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 72 |
| Grade 1 | 77 |
| Grade 2 | 71 |
| Grade 3 | 75 |
| Grade 4 | 75 |
| Grade 5 | 66 |
| Grade 6 | 64 |
| Grade 7 | 63 |
| Grade 8 | 57 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 310 | 50% |
| Male | 310 | 50% |
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