Two-Story Modular Schools

High-capacity space in a compact footprint.

When space is limited and timelines are tight, building up is often the smartest solution.

AMS two-story modular schools help districts maximize capacity within a compact footprint while maintaining flexibility, quality, and long-term performance. Built using modular construction and delivered ready for installation, our buildings reduce disruption and accelerate schedules.

From enrollment growth to long-term campus planning, we provide solutions that adapt as your needs evolve.

What sets AMS apart:

  • Proven Two-Story Experience
    Nearly two decades of delivering multi-story modular schools across California.
  • DSA Pre-Check Options
    Streamlined approvals that reduce risk and keep projects moving.
  • Predictable Costs, Fewer Surprises
    Clear scope and proven systems keep projects aligned with your budget.
  • Built for Real Campuses
    Designed to integrate with your site, your program, and your long-term vision.

Do you have a project in mind? Tell us about your goals, and our team will help you find the right path forward.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

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Projects

Two-story solutions from our diverse portfolio

Modular construction was the ideal solution for us, giving us an affordable way to create a custom building that met our growth and programming needs within our budget and timeline. Site access was challenging, but we had worked with AMS before and knew they would deliver. Our new two-story building is filled with architectural details that tie into the community’s Spanish roots, honoring our past while providing state-of-the-art classrooms that look to the future.

Trevor Miller

Facilities Director
Santa Cruz City School District

AMS was selected over several construction methods based on cost and to minimize on-site construction time by bringing in prebuilt structures. This minimized our disruption to the school site and allowed our site contractor to prepare the site and buildings’ utilities. Throughout the design and construction process, the AMS process flowed well and met the District’s expectations. We felt this was the best solution for us, and it shows.

Roy Nakamura

Director of Facilities, Planning & Construction
Escondido Unified School District

A very tight timeline and budget could have limited our options, but the Gen7 Two-Story gave us the building we wanted on the schedule we needed. The AMS team showed us how innovative design modifications could create architectural highlights without reinventing the process, working with us to create a visually interesting two-story building with high performing learning spaces for our growing student body.

Doug Williams

Construction Manager, Measure G
Campbell Union School District
KEY BENEFITS

Twice the space for less.

Smaller Footprint
Building up instead of out maximizes a school’s site plan, accommodating more students and activities on a smaller plot of land.
Time-Saving DSA PC
AMS’ Two-Story Pre-Check (PC) includes an ADA-compliant elevator, accelerating permitting and approval.
Quiet Acoustics
AMS’ concrete-and-steel floor system provides greater acoustic isolation than a wood-framed two-story building.
Lower Cost Per SF
A compact footprint minimizes pricey elements, like foundation and roof, making a two-story building more cost-efficient.
Low-Maintenance Design
Our hybrid stucco system and aluminum windows and doors are durable and weather-resistant in all California climates.
Multi-Level Light
Increased surface area allows larger windows that work with skylights to bring layers of natural light into learning spaces.

Two Stories. Two Models.

model one

Exterior Corridor Model

The Exterior Corridor (EC) model is a traditional design with easy access to learning areas. Our DSA-approved PC expedites delivery, making the EC model the fastest-to-market two-story option for meeting critical needs

model two

Interior Corridor Model

The Interior Corridor (IC) model is more contemporary and secure, making complex designs virtually indistinguishable from convention construction. The flexible design allows ceiling height up to 25’, with multipurpose space adaptable to need.

Compare Models

Which two-story model is right for your project?

Key features make each model unique. Compare to see which works best for you.
Exterior Corridor
vs.
Interior Corridor
DSA Pre-Check (PC)
DSA Pre-Check /Pre-Engineered
Pre-Engineered (PE)
Outside, from courtyard or walkway
Classroom Entry
Outside, from courtyard or hallway
Open for convenient access
Circulation
Controlled for tighter security
View windows and exterior doors
Outdoor Connection
View windows
Faster-to-market for critical needs
Speed of Delivery
Fast for planned needs
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