Pre-Kindergarten
First discoveries through integrated studies and numeracy.
Explore the early yearsMontego Bay, Jamaica · Since 1925
Little beginnings.
Bright possibilities.
A foundation of learning, faith and character.
Discover Mount Alvernia Prep & Kindergarten, from the early years through Grade 6.
Pre-K – Grade 6A connected learning journey
A Catholic schoolFor girls and boys
ROOTED IN1925MONTEGO BAY
01A place to beginPre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten
02A foundation to growPreparatory · Grades 1–6
03A community to belong toFaith, learning & school life
Welcome to Mount Alvernia
Growing minds.
Grounded values.
Education is about the person a child becomes, as well as what they learn.
Our mission connects academic growth with personal development and strong values, preparing young people to contribute to Jamaica’s future.
Discover our storyThe learning journey
Room to grow, step by step.
From first discoveries to Grade 6, explore the next step in your child’s learning journey.
Kindergarten
Building foundations in reading, integrated studies and early number work.
Discover KindergartenGrades 1–6
A primary-school pathway through language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
Explore preparatoryA glimpse of school life
The moments that make a school.
Books shared. Games played. A moment on stage.
More than the classroom
A school story
with many chapters.
Words. Ideas. Friendship. Service.
There is more to discover about life at MAPS.
Find a voice
Build confidence through debate and spelling.
Think it through
Explore ideas and strategy through chess.
Lend a hand
Read about community-minded activities and service.
Look around
Learn about the school’s environmental activities.
A lasting foundation
A Montego Bay story
since 1925.
From its beginnings on Prospect Hill to the school community we know today, Mount Alvernia has a history worth sharing.
Read our school history1925
Mount Alvernia begins on Prospect Hill.
2025
One hundred years of Mount Alvernia’s story.
Your next chapter
Let’s begin with a conversation.
Find out more about the school and ask the office about the next steps for your family.