Montessori at MSC: Serves children ages 3-12 Multi-age classrooms foster collaboration and social development
Specialized Montessori materials introduce interdisciplinary concepts with experiential learning
Teachers respect each student's pace and learning style Individualized goals are established for each child-Independence and confidence are encouraged
Fosters freedom of movement and communication Cultivates a respectful, productive community
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked SC School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,000
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: Oct. 15 / Nov. 30 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Montessori School Of Columbia ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Year Founded
1983
Student Body
Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
Average Class Size
23 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
no uniforms, no trademark character clothing
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Oct. 15 / Nov. 30 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
Tuition Notes
$325 Registration fee
$325 Facilities Maintenance Fee/ family Annual tuition for preschool: $9325-$9660
Annual tuition for elementary: $10250-10560
Aftercare: $2350-2400 annually
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Sarah McCants
Admissions Associate
Leslie Greene
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Spanish, STEM Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art in the Afternoon, Choir, Dance for 3k-5k Aftercare students, music
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Karate for 3k-5k Aftercare students, physical education, Soccer for 3k-5k Aftercare students, yoga
Chess Club, Spanish, STEM Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art in the Afternoon, Choir, Dance for 3k-5k Aftercare students, music
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Karate for 3k-5k Aftercare students, physical education, Soccer for 3k-5k Aftercare students, yoga
School Notes
- The Montessori School of Columbia sits on a peaceful, wooded three-acre campus in the heart of the Rosewood Neighborhood, just minutes from USC and Downtown Columbia. We serve 140 students in 3K through 6th grade. We are a warm community of families, staff, and students where children are inspired to learn. We offer an authentic Montessori education driven by each child`s innate love of learning. Children are provided with a rigorous, self-paced, and individualized curriculum. The Montessori School of Columbia strikes a good balance between recognizing children`s freedom of choice and ensuring that they receive the instruction they need.Students work in multi-aged classrooms. Concepts are taught using hands-on manipulatives and then those concepts are gradually moved to abstraction. With the Montessori materials, children are active participants in their learning process. At the primary (3K-5K) level, children learn without realizing they are learning. By the time a child leaves the primary program, he/she has a quiet sense of competence. The child has been introduced to story-telling, mathematics, geometry, and the arts, and the groundwork has been laid for what comes next.At the elementary level, in addition to language and mathematics, children study geometry, geography, history, life science, physical science, art, music, and Spanish. We focus on teaching students how to research.At all levels, children learn to respect themselves, others, and their environment. We make every effort to prepare the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. A child who completes our program over nine years is centered, competent, confident, and ready to take on any challenge.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Montessori School Of Columbia cost?
Montessori School Of Columbia's tuition is approximately $11,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Montessori School Of Columbia?
The acceptance rate of Montessori School Of Columbia is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 89%. Montessori School Of Columbia's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in South Carolina with low acceptance rates.
What is Montessori School Of Columbia's ranking?
Montessori School Of Columbia ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Montessori School Of Columbia?
The application deadline for Montessori School Of Columbia is Oct. 15 / Nov. 30 / rolling (applications are due on Oct. 15 / Nov. 30 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Montessori School Of Columbia located?
Montessori School Of Columbia is located in the Rosewood neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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