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Abner Montessori School

Other religious · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–5

Chapin, SC

432 E Boundary St, Chapin, SC 29036

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 64% of Montessori schools in South Carolina

In Chapin, South Carolina, Abner Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 25 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Montessori elementary schools in South Carolina. Enrollment is up about 67% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 8 hours, 190 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
25
Teachers
7.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 13 girls, 12 boys
Religious affiliation
Other religious
Program
Montessori
School day
About 8 hours
School year
190 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of Montessori elementary schools in South Carolina (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 71% of Montessori elementary schools in South Carolina.
    • Compared with 14 Montessori elementary schools in South Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    15’17–187’19–2014’21–2225’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K30
    K6
    15
    22
    310
    41
    51

    Student body

    White76%
    Two or more races16%
    Asian8%

    Member of

    • American Association of Christian Schools

    Help paying tuition in South Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Abner Montessori School whether it takes part.

    More about South Carolina's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Abner Montessori School

    What grades does Abner Montessori School serve?

    Abner Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Abner Montessori School?

    About 25 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Abner Montessori School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. South Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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