Montessori Schools

Offers: K5-5th grade

Music Math Multilingual Christian Academy is the only K5 – 5th grade school in the Upstate that provides authentic Mandarin Chinese and Spanish immersion with a Biblical worldview. Located at the McAlister Square University Center, MMM Academy’s vision is to educate students with diverse learning styles and exceptionalities through Montessori-Waldorf hands-on and creative learning.

At MMM Academy, language immersion is incorporated with STEM and music. We currently offer authentic Mandarin and/or Spanish immersion for both part-time and full-time students and are now enrolling students K5-5th grade for the 2023-2024 school year! We also offer after-school enrichment programs including robotics and music classes.

Our mission is to equip students to become competent global leaders who strive for academic excellence, moral character, community involvement, and love for Christ. For more information, visit our website at mmmchristianacademy.com or contact us at info@mmmchristianacademy with any questions or to schedule a private tour.

Offers: Toddler (half day) – Middle School

Five Oaks Academy is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) and is the only Montessori school in the area that offers a cohesive program from toddler through eighth grade. With over 36 countries represented, the global community within Five Oaks Academy (FOA) and its unique research-based approach to education give students an educational experience you won’t find anywhere else.

FOA is a welcoming environment that focuses on creating original thinkers and encourages students to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Understanding that each child has his own learning style and interests, students at FOA are treated as individuals. A low student:teacher ratio allows each child to receive a customized education. Students explore the realm of mathematics, literature, history, science, geography and the arts in a creative and research-based manner.

Along with a challenging academic curriculum, the program fosters the development of time management skills and helps students learn to prioritize their responsibilities. Additionally, students are led in discovering and developing their own unique talents and strengths. Most importantly, FOA strives to foster student’s curiosity and love of learning so they become lifelong learners. Our goal is for our students to have success not only in the classroom but in the real world as well.

Find out more at Five Oaks Academy!

The Montessori School of Mauldin offers full-day programs and education for 1st – 6th grade. They also offer Infant Toddler Programs through age 2 and Primary Montessori Classes for 3-6 year olds. The school is approved for CARES Act Funding.

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Upstate Montessori Academy offers a Montessori education for students in 3K through 4th grade. 3K has a half-day or full-day programs, and 4K through 4th grade has a full-day program.