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Hemingway Day School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4

Hemingway, SC

475 N Main St, Hemingway, SC 29554

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Serving families in Hemingway since at least 2011

In Hemingway, South Carolina, Hemingway Day School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 4th grade. About 25 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 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–4
Students
25
Teachers
2.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10
Boys and girls
Coed · 6 girls, 19 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • 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

    27’11–1232’13–1424’15–1628’17–1832’19–2024’21–2225’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K6
    K2
    17
    24
    37
    45

    Student body

    White84%
    Black8%
    Two or more races8%

    Help paying tuition in South Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Hemingway Day 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 Hemingway Day School

    What grades does Hemingway Day School serve?

    Hemingway Day School serves grades Pre-K–4.

    How many students attend Hemingway Day School?

    About 25 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Hemingway Day 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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