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Lake Murray Montessori School

Montessori school · Pre-K only

Lexington, SC

1332 N Lake Dr Unit A-b, Lexington, SC 29072

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 85% of preschools nationwide

In Lexington, South Carolina, Lake Murray Montessori School is a Montessori school for pre-K. About 14 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of preschool programs nationwide. The school day runs about 10.5 hours, 191 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Pre-K only
Students
14
Teachers
8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 14 girls, 0 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 10.5 hours
School year
191 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 85% of preschool programs nationwide (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of preschool programs nationwide.
    • Compared with 79 preschool programs nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    16’11–1229’13–149’19–2014’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded14
    Pre-K52

    Student body

    White64%
    Asian21%
    Black14%

    Help paying tuition in South Carolina

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

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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    • 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?
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    Questions about Lake Murray Montessori School

    What grades does Lake Murray Montessori School serve?

    Lake Murray Montessori School serves pre-K only.

    How many students attend Lake Murray Montessori School?

    About 14 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lake Murray 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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