Clemson Montessori School

Clemson Montessori School is owned by Clemson Montessori School, Inc.
It is a small, child-oriented school based on Montessori philosophy as well as other approaches.
The school offers a challenging learning environment, low student-teacher ratio, an experienced teaching staff and comfortable spacious grounds and buildings.
The school began in 1976 as a parent cooperative when a small group of parents saw the need for a school that nurtured the whole child.
The school began with 17 preschoolers and a young teacher, in a single room, in the basement of a church in Clemson, South Carolina.
Although the school has grown since 1976, it continues to address the intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and physical needs of each individual child in accordance with the Montessori philosophy.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 87 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Clemson Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Clemson Montessori School often compared to?
Clemson Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montessori School Of Anderson by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Clemson Montessori School?
The application deadline for Clemson Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 87 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $8,294 for elementary schools and $8,281 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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