Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School

Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School brings a hands-on, self-directed learning approach to Damascus, a semi-rural community on the eastern edge of the Portland metro area where the suburbs give way to open land and a quieter pace of life. The Montessori model tends to attract families who value independence, creativity, and mixed-age collaboration over traditional classroom structures — though math outcomes suggest it's worth asking questions about how the program supports students who need more structured support in that area. For families already drawn to Damascus's laid-back, nature-adjacent feel, this school can be a natural fit, especially if the philosophy aligns with how you think kids learn best.