The Montessori School of Johns Island is a private tuition based independent school.
The Montessori School of Johns Island Logo represents the educational philosophy of the school and Montessori. Montessori school gives the child the time necessary to learn with a three-year stage of learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1997
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
Student Body
Total Students
124 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Montessori School of Johns Island is an independent school located off Main Rd on Johns Island in Charleston, South Carolina. The area is largely rural, but we are conveniently 5 to 10 minutes from West Ashley and James Island. We follow a Montessori Philosophy of teaching, emphasizing independence, freedom within limits and a respect for a child's natural psychological, physical and social development.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori School Of Johns Island?
The application deadline for Montessori School Of Johns Island is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Andrews Presbyterian Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
712 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
6.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
7 Saint Teresa Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-2128
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-2128
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
13 Oakdale Pl
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 573-1033
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 573-1033
8.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Porter-Gaud School ![Porter-Gaud School Photo - From the earliest grades to the Upper School, Porter-Gaud students learn from faculty members whose love of their subject areas is infectious.]( "Porter-Gaud School Photo - From the earliest grades to the Upper School, Porter-Gaud students learn from faculty members whose love of their subject areas is infectious.")
(Episcopal)
300 Albemarle Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
8.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 1,059 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 497 students Tuition listed
Riverpointe Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
8310 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-0624
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-0624
12.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
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2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
7 Saint Teresa Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-2128
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-2128
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
13 Oakdale Pl
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 573-1033
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 573-1033
8.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Porter-Gaud School ![Porter-Gaud School Photo - From the earliest grades to the Upper School, Porter-Gaud students learn from faculty members whose love of their subject areas is infectious.]( "Porter-Gaud School Photo - From the earliest grades to the Upper School, Porter-Gaud students learn from faculty members whose love of their subject areas is infectious.")
(Episcopal)
300 Albemarle Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
8.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 1,059 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Andrews Presbyterian Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
712 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
6.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
7 Saint Teresa Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-2128
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-2128
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
56 Halsey Blvd
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0664
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0664
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Adventist Christian Academy Of Charleston
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2518 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-7519
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-7519
5.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Live Oak Little School Inc
Daycare / Preschool
3664 Bohicket Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 768-1009
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 768-1009
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
St. Andrews Presbyterian Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
712 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
6.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
56 Leinbach Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
7 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Porter-Gaud School ![Porter-Gaud School Photo - From the earliest grades to the Upper School, Porter-Gaud students learn from faculty members whose love of their subject areas is infectious.]( "Porter-Gaud School Photo - From the earliest grades to the Upper School, Porter-Gaud students learn from faculty members whose love of their subject areas is infectious.")
(Episcopal)
300 Albemarle Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
8.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 1,059 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 728 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 497 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Adventist Christian Academy Of Charleston
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2518 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-7519
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-7519
5.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
56 Leinbach Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
7 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1101 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-4480
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-4480
7.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Addlestone Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
1639 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1105
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1105
7.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Live Oak Little School Inc
Daycare / Preschool
3664 Bohicket Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 768-1009
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 768-1009
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
St. Andrews Presbyterian Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
712 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
6.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
56 Leinbach Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
7 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Ashley River Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1101 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-2681
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-2681
7.6 miles
Gr: NS | 150 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Minnie Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8548 Willtown Road
Charleston Afb, SC 29404
(843) 889-2976
Charleston Afb, SC 29404
(843) 889-2976
8704.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Jane Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Jane Edwards Road
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(843) 559-4171
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(843) 559-4171
8705.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Baptist Hill High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5117 Baptist Hill Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2277
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2277
8707.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Edith L. Frierson Montessori
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6133 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
(843) 559-1182
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
(843) 559-1182
8708 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
E.b. Ellington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5540 Old Jacksonboro Road
Ravenel, SC 29470
(843) 889-9411
Ravenel, SC 29470
(843) 889-9411
8708.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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