Philadelphia Montessori CS

2227 Island Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19142

Charter School 236 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Philadelphia Montessori Charter School (PMCS), located in the Eastwick neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public charter school that integrates the Montessori method into its educational approach. Serving students in grades K through 8, the school focuses on creating a "prepared environment" that encourages independence, self-directed learning, and hands-on discovery. By utilizing Montessori-specific materials and multi-age classrooms, the school aims to cultivate a sense of community and foster academic growth tailored to the individual pace and developmental needs of each child.

Beyond its academic curriculum, PMCS emphasizes the development of the "whole child," placing a strong value on social-emotional learning, mutual respect, and civic responsibility. The school’s philosophy encourages students to take ownership of their learning process, which is designed to build confidence and intrinsic motivation. As a public charter school, it operates within the Philadelphia school system while maintaining its commitment to the unique pedagogical standards set forth by the Montessori philosophy.

236

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philadelphia Montessori CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	8
Black	213
Asian	1
Two or More	9

Black
213 (90.3 %)
Two or More
9 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.4 %)
White
5 (2.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Philadelphia Montessori CS
Phone:	(215)365-4011
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 36