Lowcountry Montessori School

Lowcountry Montessori School is a charter public school located in Beaufort, South Carolina. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 388 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1 with 28 full-time equivalent teachers. Lowcountry Montessori focuses on providing a unique educational experience aligned with Montessori principles across all grade levels.

The school's academic performance is currently in the process of improvement, with a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and a state ranking of #669 among 1,192 schools statewide, placing it at approximately the 44th percentile. In terms of test scores, 50% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts/Reading, while only 20% meet proficiency standards in math. These results indicate areas where Lowcountry Montessori is focusing on student development and academic growth.

Set within a small city, Lowcountry Montessori School is embedded in the heart of Beaufort's community, fostering a close-knit environment for learning and personal growth.

While current test scores at Lowcountry Montessori School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Lowcountry Montessori School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.