Lake Murray Montessori School

Lake Murray Montessori School is a community of children, teachers, and parents who have come together to provide education for life.
Our goal is to ensure that every child at Lake Murray Montessori School is nurtured emotionally, academically, socially and physically.
We believe that all children are gifted. Our job is to nourish and channel their natural love of learning and facilitate their development as whole, unique individuals who respect and value themselves and others.
We at Lake Murray view education not merely as the passing on of knowledge rather as an aid to life.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Lake Murray Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Lake Murray Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Lake Murray Montessori School?
The application deadline for Lake Murray Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
My son studied there. So happy he was there, he learnt and had so many good memories. Great team, if I`d have more kids can`t hesitate to enroll them.
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5  
We love Lake Murray Montessori School. My child is learning and he is happy. The teachers are very friendly. The director is educated and is very professional.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $10,136 for elementary schools and $10,322 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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