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Clara Mohammed School

5119 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203

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Clara Mohammed School offers a comprehensive educational experience designed to meet the needs of all students.

As an institution, we strive to make education available to everyone, regardless of race, religion, or culture of origin.

The teachers of Clara Mohammed School (CMS) educate with the school's philosophy that all learned knowledge begins with hands on experience.

At CMS we begin teaching by engaging the student's intuitive experience first.

We strive to engage the senses and imagination of our students in preparation for teaching concepts.

We utilize and encourage student curiosity and the spirit of inquiry to motivate and evolve the minds of our students.

We strive to foster the spirit of industry and productivity in each student, personally, morally and socially.

Clara Mohammed School culture is based on the philosophical assumption of the innate goodness and potential of every human being.

It is our responsibility at CMS, in conjunction with our parents, to bring out the good potential of each student and create an optimal environment for learning.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Clara Mohammed School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

21 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 18%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Clara Mohammed School offers a comprehensive educational experience designed to meet the needs of all students. As an institution, we strive to make education available to everyone, regardless of race, religion, or culture of origin. The teachers of Clara Mohammed School (CMS) educate with the school's philosophy that all learned knowledge begins with hands on experience. At CMS we begin teaching by engaging the student's intuitive experience first. We strive to engage the senses and imagination of our students in preparation for teaching concepts. We utilize and encourage student curiosity and the spirit of inquiry to motivate and evolve the minds of our students. We strive to foster the spirit of industry and productivity in each student, personally, morally and socially. Clara Mohammed School culture is based on the philosophical assumption of the innate goodness and potential of every human being. It is our responsibility at CMS, in conjunction with our parents, to bring out the good potential of each student and create an optimal environment for learning.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Clara Mohammed School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 21 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).