Montessori School of Columbia
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Columbia, SC
411 S Maple St Bldg A, Columbia, SC 29205
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in South Carolina
- The largest Montessori school in Columbia
- One of the most diverse private schools in South Carolina
- Growing: enrollment up 82% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In Columbia, South Carolina, Montessori School of Columbia is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 89 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 82% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 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–6
- Students
- 89
- Teachers
- 13.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 54 girls, 35 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 79% of Montessori elementary schools in South Carolina.
- Compared with 14 Montessori elementary schools in South Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
Help paying tuition in South Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Montessori School of Columbia 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 Montessori School of Columbia
What grades does Montessori School of Columbia serve?
Montessori School of Columbia serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Montessori School of Columbia?
About 89 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori School of Columbia?
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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