Shandon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Columbia, SC
3407 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 71% of preschools in South Carolina
- Serving families in Columbia since at least 2011
In Columbia, South Carolina, Shandon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 14 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of preschool programs in South Carolina. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 4.5 hours, 169 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
- 14
- Teachers
- 3.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 9 girls, 5 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Methodist
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 4.5 hours
- School year
- 169 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 71% of preschool programs in South Carolina (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 70% of preschool programs in South Carolina.
- Compared with 54 preschool programs in South Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in South Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Shandon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten 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 Shandon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
What grades does Shandon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten serve?
Shandon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Shandon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten?
About 14 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shandon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten?
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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