From pioneering Montessori environments to internationally accredited secondary programs, each school in this vibrant community cultivates future leaders. Whether your priority is nurturing early curiosity, pursuing a world-renowned curriculum or balancing faith-based values with academic ambition, South Sound’s schools deliver exceptional opportunities.
There are dozens of options in South Sound, so below we feature some of the most popular.
Early learning
Little Trotters Farm & Nursery
Little Trotters provides a nature-based curriculum with a focus on kindness and responsibility. Play-based learning allows children to feed the animals, water the plants, bake, paint, perform in plays, sing, dance and explore the world.
Montessori Schools
Montessori schools are popular with families across Grand Cayman, with three schools right in the South Sound area, and more across Grand Cayman. The ones located in South Sound are as follows:
Montessori del Sol offers a beautifully appointed campus where children aged 18 months to six years flourish through self-directed learning. Spacious classrooms connect to outdoor discovery areas, and bilingual instruction in English and Spanish enhances communication skills. Enrichment clubs—from botanical workshops to creative arts—extend the curriculum beyond traditional boundaries.
Montessori School of Cayman champions traditional Montessori principles with individualised learning paths for 18-month-olds through to six-year-olds with hands-on activities in purpose-built indoor studios and garden spaces. Small class sizes and a thoughtfully designed environment ensure each child receives attentive support, setting a strong foundation for lifelong curiosity.
Island Montessori prides itself on having Montessori-accredited teachers and principals, but with the ability to adapt to other disciplines as each child needs. The 4,000 square feet of indoor space and 1.5 acres of outdoors offer multiple play areas, gardens, and a nature trail for little ones to explore.
Sister Janice’s Early Learning Centre
Known for its warm, community-focused atmosphere, Sister Janice’s Early Learning Centre nurtures toddlers and preschoolers aged one to four with a balanced program of guided play and developmental milestones. Located just off South Sound Road, the center integrates sensory exploration, music and movement classes, and structured circle time to bolster emotional resilience and social confidence.
Tiny Tots Academy
While Tiny Tots Academy follows an academic plan for tots, it also aims to foster social and emotional development, as well as physical and mental well-being for your little ones. They follow a sequential learning curriculum crafted for kindergarten and elementary school readiness. The teaching emphasises active participation, creativity, and critical thinking.
Sprogs Garden Playschool
Sprogs Garden Playschool fosters curiosity through nature exploration that is backed by early childhood development science and research in neuroscience, biology, medicine, and developmental psychology.
Blended grade campus
A number of schools in Cayman offer mixed campuses for middle school and highschool, while some offer grades K-12. Below are the schools located in South Sound that have multi grade facilities all within the same location. To note, Cayman’s schools follow either the U.S. or British education system so you will find differences in the number of grade years offered. For example, some highschools may end in year 11 rather than year 12, or middle schools may end in year seven rather than eight.
First Baptist
First Baptist offers programs for preschool, elementary and middle school education (up to Grade eight) and uses an American curriculum to back a focus on Christian teaching, strong relationships, and a caring, nurturing environment.
Triple C
Established in 1941, Triple C School follows American curriculum for grades kindergarten through grade 12. Accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), it allows students to take Advanced Placement courses and the SATs in grade 12.
St Ignatius Catholic
Rooted in faith and service, St Ignatius Primary School provides a values-driven education for 4 to 11-year-olds. Alongside the national curriculum, the school integrates weekly mass, community outreach and leadership projects. Modern classrooms, interactive technology suites and dedicated art studios enrich the learning experience.
Continuing its mission of intellectual and spiritual growth, St Ignatius’s secondary program guides 11 to 18-year-olds through GCSEs and Cambridge Advanced Levels where the students engage in leadership retreats and mentoring schemes.
Elementary school
Cayman Prep Primary School
Part of the esteemed Cayman Prep family, the primary campus combines rigorous academics with expansive co-curriculars. From award-winning music ensembles to champion sports teams, students benefit from world-class resources and personalised pastoral care, ensuring both scholastic success and well-rounded development.
High School
John Gray High School
John Gray High School on Academy Way, serving years seven to 11, offers a robust Cayman Islands curriculum alongside emerging pathways such as prevocational programs at its CIFEC partnership. Newly inaugurated performing arts studios and digital media labs reflect the school’s vision for learning.
Cayman Prep High School
Building on a tradition of excellence, Cayman Prep High School is located nearby the primary school. It prepares students for global success through IGCSE and A-level programs. Small tutorial groups, expert university guidance and exchange opportunities with UK partner schools position graduates for admission to leading universities worldwide. A modern campus with extensive science wings and sports complexes underpins the school’s holistic ethos.
Religious Education
Many of the public and private schools in Grand Cayman were founded on Christian values, and many today are still supported by local church organisations. Some of the larger schools include St Ignatius, Triple C, First Baptist and Cayman Prep as outlined above. There are also smaller institutions supported by 7 Day Adventists, Universal Church of God and Calvary Baptist right around the South Sound area, just to name a few.
