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Montessori College of Early Learning

1313 Means Ave, Columbia, SC 29202
Tel: (803) 772-3317
www.cel.edu

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Montessori College of Early Learning serves 12 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
  • The student:teacher of Montessori College of Early Learning is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Montessori School
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1972
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Number of AP Courses
6 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,000
View national tuition avg.
% on Financial Aid
83%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Montessori College of Early Learning cost?
Montessori College of Early Learning's tuition is approximately $16,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Montessori College of Early Learning?
The application deadline for Montessori College of Early Learning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Columbia, SC is $13,317 for elementary schools and $14,535 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).

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