Center For Learning Inc in Columbia, SC, is a nonsectarian private elementary school serving grades K through 5 with an enrollment of 70 students in a midsize city setting.
Founded in 2005, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average class size of 12, supported by 9 teachers with 4% holding advanced teaching credentials.
The school's student body is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for diversity.
Center For Learning Inc maintains a formal dress code policy and operates within the South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA).
Tuition data for this Columbia–area private elementary school is not specified, but local averages are approximately $13,129 for elementary–level private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Center For Learning Inc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
4%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
CFL Logo Uniform Shirt and Khaki Bottoms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Center For Learning Inc?
The application deadline for Center For Learning Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Center For Learning Inc is Daniel's Christian School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jubilee Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John Preschool (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
3404 W Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 256-8542
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 256-8542
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Tuition listed
Jubilee Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
3390 Pine Belt Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-3009
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-3009
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 20 students
3737 Covenant Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-1899
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-1899
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
3019 Farrow Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 873-7132
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 873-7132
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2219 Atascadero Dr
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-2748
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-2748
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
School Reviews
5 11/19/2018
Very diverse learning environment, preparing my children in all the academia disciplines to include social , STEM, libra arts , health sciences and more. I love the fact that my children are active in serving the community through many programs in which CFL has to offer...Investment that will last a lifetime...GiGi Davis
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