Mountain City Public Montessori serves 137 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain City Public Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Mountain City Public Montessori's student population of 137 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
137 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mountain City Public Montessori is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
4%
24%
White
77%
42%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mountain City Public Montessori?
137 students attend Mountain City Public Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mountain City Public Montessori students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain City Public Montessori?
Mountain City Public Montessori has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain City Public Montessori offer ?
Mountain City Public Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Mountain City Public Montessori part of?
Mountain City Public Montessori is part of Mountain City Public Montessori School District.
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