Wilmington, North Carolina 28412-2907 On Google Maps →
Island Montessori School
- 3–14 yrs
- Ages
- Primary
- Levels
- Free
- Tuition
- 10.7 : 1
- Ratio
- 220 students
- Enrollment
In context
How it compares in Wilmington
Island Montessori School is one of 5 Montessori schools in Wilmington, and one of 2 with an AMS or AMI affiliation. It is the only public, tuition-free Montessori option in Wilmington.
Facts & figures
From government filings and independent surveys — not the school's own marketing.
- Ownership
501(c)(3) nonprofit since 2015
$470K revenue (FY2024) · 10 years of IRS filings
- Student-teacher ratio
10.7 : 1
214 students · 20 full-time-equivalent teachers
U.S. Dept. of Education public school data (CCD), 2023
- District
Island Montessori Charter
U.S. Dept. of Education public school data (CCD), 2023
From the school
Programs, tuition & schedule
"The mission of Island Montessori Charter School is to enable children of diverse backgrounds to learn and grow at their own pace by offering a developmentally appropriate and challenging academic Montessori environment that models grace and courtesy and fosters a peaceful community of lifelong learners."
Accreditation & affiliations
- MACTE · member
- Montessori Association of North Carolina (MANC) · member
- North Carolina Montessori Programs & Schools (NCMPS) · member
Source: school's homepage ↗
Programs offered
- Preschool — 3-5 years (private, tuition-funded)
- Charter K-8 — Kindergarten through 8th grade (public, tuition-free for NC residents)
Source: school's homepage ↗
Tuition
Charter K-8 is tuition-free for NC residents; preschool tuition not published online.
Source: school's homepage ↗
Schedule
Admissions
How to apply
- Charter K-8 admission determined by lottery; tour available for preschool
Source: school's homepage ↗
Good to know
About Island Montessori School
Island Montessori School is a Montessori school (public) in Wilmington, North Carolina serving ages 3 - 14 years — AMS Member. The mission of Island Montessori Charter School is to enable children of diverse backgrounds to learn and grow at their own pace by offering a developmentally appropriate and challenging academic Montessori environment that models grace and courtesy and fosters a peaceful community of lifelong learners.
Where is Island Montessori School located? ⌃
6339 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412-2907
What is the phone number for Island Montessori School? ⌃
Island Montessori School can be reached at (910) 795-4860.
Is Island Montessori School accredited? ⌃
Island Montessori School lists the following accreditations or affiliations on its website: MACTE (member), Montessori Association of North Carolina (MANC) (member), North Carolina Montessori Programs & Schools (NCMPS) (member).
How much is tuition at Island Montessori School? ⌃
Per Island Montessori School's own website: Charter K-8 is tuition-free for NC residents; preschool tuition not published online.
How do you apply to Island Montessori School? ⌃
Island Montessori School's admissions process: Charter K-8 admission determined by lottery; tour available for preschool.
What ages does Island Montessori School serve? ⌃
Island Montessori School serves children aged 3 - 14 years.
What is the website for Island Montessori School? ⌃
The official website is im.school.