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Montessori School of Pawleys Island

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Pawleys Island, SC

236 Commerce Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Pawleys Island since at least 2011

Montessori School of Pawleys Island is a Montessori school in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 11 students and around 6 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 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–K
Students
11
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 4 girls, 7 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of preschool programs in South Carolina (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of preschool programs in South Carolina.
    • Compared with 54 preschool programs in South Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    43’11–128’13–1413’15–169’17–1811’19–2064’21–2211’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K46
    K11

    Student body

    White82%
    Black9%
    Two or more races9%

    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 Pawleys Island whether it takes part.

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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 Montessori School of Pawleys Island

    What grades does Montessori School of Pawleys Island serve?

    Montessori School of Pawleys Island serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Montessori School of Pawleys Island?

    About 11 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori School of Pawleys Island?

    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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