About Us
Established in 1974, The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) serves children 15 months through grade 6, guiding them on their journey to become independent, self-aware, critical thinkers.
Through the Montessori method, established by renowned physician and educator Dr. Maria Montessori, MSR provides students a foundation to become well-rounded global citizens through rigorous hands-on curriculum and real-life experiences.
Throughout the Early Childhood (Toddler - Kindergarten) and Elementary (grades 1 - 6) divisions, children build foundational skills as they explore their world and their place in it. Throughout a child’s MSR experience, through age-appropriate experiences and with guidance from expert teachers, the Montessori Method inspires curiosity and discovery as students engage in self-directed, hands-on, and project-based learning.
Formerly the Brier Creek Campus of The Montessori School of Raleigh, in Spring 2025 the MSR Board of Trustees approved the renaming of the Middle and High School campus to Carolina Preparatory Academy (Carolina Prep) beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Carolina Prep serves students in grades 6 - 12 with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (grades 6 - 10) and Diploma Programme (grades 11 - 12). To learn more, visit www.carolinaprepnc.org. Carolina Prep continues to be a subsidiary of MSR.
MSR - Momentous Moments
