Montessori West Christian School is located on the west side of Spartanburg, South Carolina.
We currently have approximately 45 students enrolled. We offer a Toddler Program as well as our Primary classrooms that goes through Kindergarten.
The school has been in operation since 1992. The owners of Montessori West Christian School, Wayne and Virginia Plylar, established their first Montessori School in 1980 in order to provide a Montessori education for their two preschoolers.
Montessori West Christian School was built in addition to their first school to accommodate the demand for Montessori education on the west side of Spartanburg.
Additionally, Wayne Plylar is a custom home builder, therefore, building the schools to be fire and earthquake-resistant in an effort to provide a safe place for children to learn.
Montessori West Christian School provides a blend of the Montessori philosophy and Christian teaching, following the tradition of Montessori religious education.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Montessori West Christian School is located on the west side of Spartanburg, South Carolina.
- We currently have approximately 100 students enrolled.
- We offer a Toddler Program as well as our Primary classrooms that go through Kindergarten.
- The school has been in operation since 1992.
- The owners of Montessori West Christian School, Wayne and Virginia Plylar, established their first Montessori School in 1980 in order to provide a Montessori education for their two preschoolers.
- Montessori West Christian School was built in addition to their first school to accommodate the demand for Montessori education on the west side of Spartanburg.
- Additionally, Wayne Plylar is a custom home builder, therefore, building the schools to be fire and earthquake-resistant in an effort to provide a safe place for children to learn.
- Montessori West Christian School provides a blend of the Montessori philosophy and Christian teaching, following the tradition of Montessori religious education.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori West Christian School?
The application deadline for Montessori West Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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