Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool

1005 Asbury Dr Columbia, SC 29209
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool in Columbia, SC, serves 90 co–ed students in preschool and kindergarten within a midsize city community.
  • Founded in 1962, the school operates as an alternative Methodist–affiliated early learning program.
  • The school employs 2 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 45:1.
  • Approximately 31% of enrolled students represent diverse racial backgrounds.
  • Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool provides early childhood education in a city setting, distinct from larger Columbia private schools with lower student–teacher ratios.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1962

Student Body

Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$3,915 annually

School Notes

  • School Motto: Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

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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