Montessori School of Florence
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Florence, SC
510 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Florence
- One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in South Carolina
- One of the most diverse private schools in South Carolina
- Serving families in Florence since at least 2011
In Florence, South Carolina, Montessori School of Florence is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 90 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8 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
- 90
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 43 girls, 47 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 86% 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
- A state or regional independent school association
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 Florence 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 Florence
What grades does Montessori School of Florence serve?
Montessori School of Florence serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Montessori School of Florence?
About 90 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori School of Florence?
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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