Clara Mohammed School

Clara Mohammed School offers a comprehensive educational experience designed to meet the needs of all students.
As an institution, we strive to make education available to everyone, regardless of race, religion, or culture of origin.
The teachers of Clara Mohammed School (CMS) educate with the school's philosophy that all learned knowledge begins with hands on experience.
At CMS we begin teaching by engaging the student's intuitive experience first.
We strive to engage the senses and imagination of our students in preparation for teaching concepts.
We utilize and encourage student curiosity and the spirit of inquiry to motivate and evolve the minds of our students.
We strive to foster the spirit of industry and productivity in each student, personally, morally and socially.
Clara Mohammed School culture is based on the philosophical assumption of the innate goodness and potential of every human being.
It is our responsibility at CMS, in conjunction with our parents, to bring out the good potential of each student and create an optimal environment for learning.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Clara Mohammed School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Clara Mohammed School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Clara Mohammed School offers a comprehensive educational experience designed to meet the needs of all students. As an institution, we strive to make education available to everyone, regardless of race, religion, or culture of origin. The teachers of Clara Mohammed School (CMS) educate with the school's philosophy that all learned knowledge begins with hands on experience. At CMS we begin teaching by engaging the student's intuitive experience first. We strive to engage the senses and imagination of our students in preparation for teaching concepts. We utilize and encourage student curiosity and the spirit of inquiry to motivate and evolve the minds of our students. We strive to foster the spirit of industry and productivity in each student, personally, morally and socially. Clara Mohammed School culture is based on the philosophical assumption of the innate goodness and potential of every human being. It is our responsibility at CMS, in conjunction with our parents, to bring out the good potential of each student and create an optimal environment for learning.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Clara Mohammed School is often viewed alongside schools like Mission Hope Foundation by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Clara Mohammed School?
The application deadline for Clara Mohammed School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Columbia, SC is $11,812 for elementary schools and $12,853 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Columbia, SC is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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