Mountaineer Montessori School in Charleston, WV serves PK-8 with specialized programs for learning differences and ADD/ADHD support
Mountaineer Montessori School in Charleston, WV serves students in grades PK–8 with a strong commitment to supporting diverse learning needs. The school offers specialized learning difference programs and ADD/ADHD support, making it a resource for families seeking individualized, developmentally responsive education. With a 7:1 student-teacher ratio and 27 teachers on staff, the school provides the smaller class sizes and personalized attention that many students with learning differences require.
The Montessori approach emphasizes hands-on, self-paced learning in mixed-age classrooms, which can be particularly beneficial for students who learn differently. Mountaineer Montessori's curriculum integrates practical life skills, sensory-based learning, and creative expression through arts and music programs including choir, strings ensemble, and Orff ensemble. Extracurricular options like coding, chess, carpentry, and yoga support diverse interests and learning styles.
Founded in 1976 and a member of the American Montessori Society, the school enrolls 184 students in a diverse, nonsectarian community setting. Mountaineer Montessori offers rolling admissions, summer school options, and maintains a casual dress code. Contact the school at (304) 342-7870 or visit mountaineermontessori.org to learn more about their special education programs and how they support students with learning differences.
At a Glance
TypeMontessori School
GradesPrekindergarten-8
Students184
Est.1976
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other school association(s)
School Information
| School Type | Montessori School |
| Year Founded | 1976 |
| Total Students | 184 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 33 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 34 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Yes
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Cross Country |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Carpentry · Chess Team · Computer Coding · Knitting · Arts and Music Programs: · Choir · Orff Ensemble · Recorder Ensemble · Strings Ensemble · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Cross Country · Yoga |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | American Montessori Society (AMS) · Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | mountaineermontessori.org/calendar |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Contact the school
(304) 342-7870308 20th St Se, Charleston, West Virginia 25304
www.mountaineermontessori.org