Community Montessori School Civic

Community Montessori School Civic is a Montessori school serving grades 1–8 in Tampa, Florida, with a specific commitment to supporting students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD. The school's Montessori approach is designed to respect each child as an individual learner, providing a prepared environment that responds to developmental needs while cultivating each student's unique potential—a model that can be particularly effective for students who benefit from individualized pacing and hands-on, self-directed learning.

With an average class size of 20 students and 95% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the school creates an intimate setting where teachers can attend to diverse learning needs. The curriculum includes specialized support programs for learning differences and ADHD, alongside enrichment in arts, music, and athletics. Extracurricular options include violin, chess, soccer, and engineering-focused clubs like Bricks 4 Kidz, allowing students to explore interests while building confidence.

Founded in 1989, the school operates on a rolling admissions basis with no fixed deadline. Tuition varies by program; families should visit the website at communitymontessori.org for current pricing and to speak with Admissions Director Olga McBride at (813) 886-3969. Summer school is available. The school's nonsectarian, co-ed environment welcomes families from diverse backgrounds.