Glenforest School
Special education school · Grades K–12
West Columbia, SC
1041 Harbor Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 68% of special education schools nationwide
- Serving families in West Columbia since at least 2011
In West Columbia, South Carolina, Glenforest School is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 68 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of special education schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 68
- Teachers
- 15.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 19 girls, 49 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 68% of special education schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 62% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,123 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in South Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Glenforest School whether it takes part.
- Parental refundable credit (exceptional needs children, ECENC) · Tax credit or deduction
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?
Questions about Glenforest School
What grades does Glenforest School serve?
Glenforest School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Glenforest School?
About 68 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Glenforest 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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