1955

1508 Marchant Ave And 2 Other Address
Columbia, SC 29203
Located in Columbia, SC, 1955 serves 142 students from pre–kindergarten through 3rd grade in a suburban community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 24 teachers supporting early elementary education.
1955 is affiliated with the Baptist orientation and is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association and the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for diversity.
Tuition rates at comparable private elementary schools in Columbia average $13,129 annually.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

1955 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3

Student Body

Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 142 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 $13,317 for elementary schools and $14,535 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Columbia, SC is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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