Abner Montessori School in Chapin, SC, serves 61 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a suburban setting.
The school has a Christian orientation and is affiliated with the American Association of Christian Schools and other religious and Montessori associations.
With 7 teachers, Abner Montessori maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1.
The student body includes approximately 7.7% students of color. Nearby schools offer similar early childhood programs, with enrollment sizes ranging from 9 to 150 students within about 10 to 13 miles of the campus.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Shining Light on Life Building Experiences!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Abner Montessori School?
The application deadline for Abner Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Abner Montessori School is Newberry Christian Academy (14.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Victory Bible Christian School (8.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Victory Bible Christian School
(Christian)
10245 Broad River Rd
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 781-6970
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 781-6970
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Tuition listed
Union Umc Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
7582 Woodrow Street
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 781-0630
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 781-0630
11 miles
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
1332 N Lake Dr Unit A-b
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 996-1004
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 996-1004
12.2 miles
Gr: K | 9 students
Mcgregor Presbyterian
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
6505 Saint Andrews Rd
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 781-2539
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 781-2539
12.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Lake Murray Baptist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1001 Highway 378
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 957-1435
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 957-1435
13.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 136 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Newberry Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2004 Colony Church Rd
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-1982
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-1982
14.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4347 Sunset Blvd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 520-5656
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 520-5656
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Miracle Academy Preparatory School
(Christian)
1019 Bethel Rd
Russellville, SC 29476
(843) 567-4644
Russellville, SC 29476
(843) 567-4644
15.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
16.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,038 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Glenforest School
Special Education School
1041 Harbor Dr
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7622
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7622
17.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Victory Bible Christian School
(Christian)
10245 Broad River Rd
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 781-6970
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 781-6970
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Tuition listed
Heritage Christian Academy ![Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is Christian in philosophy and practice while classical in approach and methodology. With small class sizes and rigorous curriculum, Heritage Christian Academy prepares children to live purposefully and intelligently as they pursue the individual calling God has given them.]( "Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is Christian in philosophy and practice while classical in approach and methodology. With small class sizes and rigorous curriculum, Heritage Christian Academy prepares children to live purposefully and intelligently as they pursue the individual calling God has given them.")
(Christian)
649 Barr Rd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 951-3901
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 951-3901
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Newberry Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2004 Colony Church Rd
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-1982
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-1982
14.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4347 Sunset Blvd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 520-5656
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 520-5656
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Columbia Adventist Academy ![Columbia Adventist Academy Photo - Enrolled for the Kingdom. Educated on the Rock.]( "Columbia Adventist Academy Photo - Enrolled for the Kingdom. Educated on the Rock.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
241 Riverchase Way
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 796-0277
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 796-0277
15.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 14 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Victory Bible Christian School
(Christian)
10245 Broad River Rd
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 781-6970
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 781-6970
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Tuition listed
Union Umc Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
7582 Woodrow Street
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 781-0630
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 781-0630
11 miles
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
1332 N Lake Dr Unit A-b
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 996-1004
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 996-1004
12.2 miles
Gr: K | 9 students
Mcgregor Presbyterian
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
6505 Saint Andrews Rd
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 781-2539
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 781-2539
12.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Lake Murray Baptist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1001 Highway 378
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 957-1435
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 957-1435
13.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 136 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Batesburg-leesville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-9251
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-9251
8802.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
800 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-4452
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-4452
8802.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Batesburg-leesville Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Shealy Road
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-3831
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-3831
8802.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Batesburg-leesville Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 South Lee Street
Leesville, SC 29070
(803) 532-1155
Leesville, SC 29070
(803) 532-1155
8803 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Newberry Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 O'neal Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
8803.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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