Montessori Early Learning Center

The Montessori Early Learning Center and School of the Arts was founded on July 15, l976.
The school encompasses a campus type setting with a custom designed main building of 7,000 square feet, built to Montessori specifications, housing 6 primary, multi-aged classrooms of children 3-6 years of age.
The school operates in the purest European tradition and is not modified in any way.
The school employs teachers that are AMI or St. Nicholas (British) certified.
All classrooms are fully equipped with imported didactic apparatus. The center has sound proofed music studios and dance studios.
There is also a small studio for visual arts. Artists with the highest qualifications are brought in for group and private instruction.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $520
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Montessori Early Learning Center 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 Kindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Montessori Early Learning Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

School Notes

  • The Montessori Early Learning Center and School of the Arts was founded on July 15, l976. The school encompasses a campus type setting with a custom designed main building of 7,000 square feet, built to Montessori specifications, housing 6 primary, multi-aged classrooms of children 3-6 years of age. The school operates in the purest European tradition and is not modified in any way. The school employs teachers that are AMI or St. Nicholas (British) certified. All classrooms are fully equipped with imported didactic apparatus. The center has sound proofed music studios and dance studios. There is also a small studio for visual arts. Artists with the highest qualifications are brought in for group and private instruction.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Montessori Early Learning Center cost?
Montessori Early Learning Center's tuition is approximately $520 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Montessori Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $520
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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