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Highland Park Kindergarten

1300 2nd Loop Rd
Florence, SC 29505

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Tel: (843) 662-1242

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Highland Park Kindergarten in Florence, SC serves 68 students in pre–kindergarten and kindergarten within a city–based early childhood program.

Founded in 1957, this co–ed kindergarten operates with a Methodist religious affiliation in a small city community setting.

The school has a student–teacher ratio of 23:1, with 3 teachers serving all enrolled students.

This Florence early learning program offers co–ed classes focused on foundational education for children ages PK through K.

Highland Park Kindergarten is located near several other Florence private schools, providing families with multiple neighborhood early education options.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 68 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Methodist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1957

Student Body

Total Students

68 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Our Mission Highland Park United Methodist Church exists to be the Hands and Feet of Jesus in our community through our gifts, witness, service, prayers, and presence in our community and the greater world.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Highland Park Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 10/7/2018

Excellent school, staff, curriculum, and they teach the Love of Jesus! Highly recommend!

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 68 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Florence County, SC is $7,006 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).