Elementary - Montessori Community School of Salt Lake City

By participating in Service Learning projects students learn how to be contributing members of their community.
The Outdoor Learning Program is designed to give students a direct, personal connection to the world around them.
The carefully prepared classroom environment allows each student to focus on their needs and abilities.
Each student learns to honor themselves and everyone around them through Peace Education.
In addition to Academic Skills, students learn Practical Skills which fuels the desire for life-long learning.

Excellence in Montessori since 1985

The Montessori Community School enrolls students aged 18 months through 6th grade offering a uniquely authentic Montessori curriculum.
The Montessori method of teaching aims for the fullest possible development of the whole child, ultimately preparing him for life's many rich experiences.
Montessori Community School's mission is to provide a rich, individualized educational experience, which guides and nurtures the natural unfolding of the whole individual and inspires a lifetime love of learning and peace.

A Letter from the Director

Dear MCS Parents,It has been a year of learning and growth as our administrative team have adjusted to new roles and responsibilities. Although many of us have taken on new responsibilities this year, we have been fortunate to make this transition as a committed and familiar team who have worked closely with one anothe...

Mother's Day Celebrations 2019

Our Aspens and Willows classes had the opportunity to celebrate their wonderful mothers last week during their Mother's Day Tea Events. Aspens invited their mothers to join them in their classroom to enjoy a breakfast snack; also a lovely chance for their mothers to see what classroom life is like for their children. T...

1700 South Update

MCS has been apart of safety meetings taking place at Hillside Middle School. Administrators from the SLC School District, Dilworth, Beacon Heights, Cosgriff Memorial, UDot, City Council, and other traffic control departments are taking an in-depth look into the ebb and flow of children in the surrounding neighborhoods...

"My children have really learned to be independent and how to be responsible for themselves. I think it is so valuable that kids are actively involved in their own learning. They don't just talk about things, they actually go out and experience them."

Parent: Lacey Davis