Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

ADDRESS: 2227 Island Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19142

PHONE: (215) 365-4011 SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter Citywide GRADES: K-4 ENROLLMENT: 214

Fast Facts

Principal
Mr. Joseph Sbarra
Phone Number
(215) 365-4011
Email
Website
Neighborhood
South Philadelphia
SEPTA Routes
Bus (68, 108), Trolley (11, 34, 36)
Preschool/Daycare

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Application Deadline
2025-01-21
Tuition
Uniform
Yes
Extended Day
Before Care

Mission

Philadelphia Montessori Charter School (PMCS) excels at providing children in Kindergarten through 4th grade with a Montessori education in an environment that nurtures the whole child, celebrates inclusion, embraces innovation, and encourages collaboration with families. PMCS ignites the internal spark that leads to social, emotional, and academic success.

Points Of Pride

PMCS has a small teacher:student ratio with an average of 1:13. We have one-to-one technology and a wonderful STEAM program for all students. In 2019 PMCS was recognized by Mayor Kenney for three continuous years of academic achievement!

Admissions Policy

Interested families must submit an application to the school, via applyphillycharter.org. If there are more applications than available seats, a public lottery will be held. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend either an Open House to gain a better understanding of the Montessori philosophy and school expectations.

Accreditations and Honors

PMCS is the only public Montessori School in Philadelphia.
5-Year Renewal from the SRC (2019)

Hours of Operation

Sun	-
Mon	7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tues	7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wed	7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thur	7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Fri	7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat	-

Extended Programming Details

Entrance Instructions

Enter on Saybrook Avenue.

Demographics

Grade Level	Enrollment
Kindergarten	47
1th Grade	42
2th Grade	58
3th Grade	38
4th Grade	29
Total	214

Race	Percentage
American Indian or Alaskan Native	0 %
Asian	0.93 %
Black	88.79 %
Hispanic (Any Race)	3.27 %
Multi-Racial/Other	4.67 %
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0 %
White	2.34 %

Low-Income
92.99%

English Learners
1.87%

Male	Female	Non-Binary
47.66%	52.34 %	%

Special Education
21.03%

Gifted Education
0%

Student Achievement

Last Updated:

Last Updated: 2019-10-24

Raw data measures student performance on standardized tests. Not all schools take the same standardized tests. Direct comparisons between different tests should not be made.

Course Offerings

AP Courses	Electives	Certificate Programs

CTE/Vocational Programs		Language Programs

Extracurricular Activities

Arts Programs	Sports Programs	Other Sports Programs

Other Activities

Family Engagement

Parent Involvement	Parent Programs	Other Parent Programs
	School Advisory Council	Parent/Board Representatives

Every member of our school community is committed to ensuring academic excellence and safety for all. We are a Responsive Classroom School committed to building a strong community of engaged learners. Montessori peace education and conflict resolution are a part of our curriculum.

How is the rating for School Incidents calculated? This rating represents the reportable incident count per 100 students. Reported suspensions and expulsions are not factored into the rating for School Incidents. Learn more about GPS ratings methodology here.

Reported Incidents	Reported Suspensions	Reported Expulsions

This data reflects the total number of incidents, suspensions, and expulsions per 100 students reported by the school to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. To view a reportable incident report for a particular public school, see the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Reports. Data for private schools are derived from similar reports submitted directly to GreatPhillySchools.