Clemson Montessori School is owned by Clemson Montessori School, Inc.
It is a small, child-oriented school based on Montessori philosophy as well as other approaches.
The school offers a challenging learning environment, low student-teacher ratio, an experienced teaching staff and comfortable spacious grounds and buildings.
The school began in 1976 as a parent cooperative when a small group of parents saw the need for a school that nurtured the whole child.
The school began with 17 preschoolers and a young teacher, in a single room, in the basement of a church in Clemson, South Carolina.
Although the school has grown since 1976, it continues to address the intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and physical needs of each individual child in accordance with the Montessori philosophy.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Clemson Montessori School often compared to?
Clemson Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori School Of Anderson by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Clemson Montessori School?
The application deadline for Clemson Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Clemson Montessori School is Oconee Christian Academy (10.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School (1.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: 1-12 | 9 students 19.3 miles 121 Pine Dr.
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 855-6781
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 855-6781
19.3
1-12
9
Grades: 5-10 27.7 miles 198 Cooper Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-1885
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-1885
27.7
5-10
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School Reviews
5 6/20/2014
Hi there and good evening! I met with you in April of the this year. I enjoyed our visit! I was hoping there may be an opening for fall, either teaching or office support.. Thank you for your reply and I hope your summer is off to a great start :)
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