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Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool

1005 Asbury Dr
Columbia, SC 29209

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 Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Methodist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1962

Student Body

Total Students

90 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 18%

Students by Grade

Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

45:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and 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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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 90 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 $13,129 for elementary schools and $14,285 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).