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Montessori School Of Pawleys Island

236 Commerce Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585

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Pawleys Island Montessori Day School has offered traditional Montessori early educational experiences to families on the Waccamaw Neck for over thirty years.

We are a community of people working together to provide a warm, loving and nurturing environment for our children.

All of our lead teachers are certified by the American Montessori Society, and our support staff is dedicated and well qualified.

We offer programs for children ages 8 weeks through 6 years of age.

The principal difference between Montessori and other schools is the technique of teaching. Montessori utilizes a child's natural tendency to learn by active participation and provides educational material and equipment that encourages this type of learning.

You can read more about the differences between Montessori and traditional schools here.

In essence, learning is fun. Our school offers multiple levels of progress, allowing students to work on different stages of the same curriculum at different times, assuring that children can progress at a pace suited to them.

Our mission is to provide a safe Montessori environment that empowers and challenges children to achieve, and promotes independence, self-confidence and the love of learning.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 121 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,320
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1984

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

121 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,320

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Pawleys Island Montessori Day School has offered traditional Montessori early educational experiences to families on the Waccamaw Neck for nearly twenty-five years. We are a community of people working together to provide a warm, loving and nurturing environment for our children. All of our lead teachers are certified by the American Montessori Society, and our support staff is dedicated and well qualified. We offer programs for children ages 18 months through 12 years of age. The principal difference between Montessori and other schools is the technique of teaching. Montessori utilizes a child's natural tendency to learn by active participation and provides educational material and equipment that encourages this type of learning. You can read more about the differences between Montessori and traditional schools here. In essence, learning is fun. Our school offers multiple levels of progress, allowing students to work on different stages of the same curriculum at different times, assuring that children can progress at a pace suited to them. Our mission is to provide a safe Montessori environment that empowers and challenges children to achieve, and promotes independence, self-confidence and the love of learning.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Montessori School Of Pawleys Island cost?

Montessori School Of Pawleys Island's tuition is approximately $10,320 for private students.

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Montessori School Of Pawleys Island is often viewed alongside schools like Lowcountry Preparatory School, All Saints Classical Christian School by visitors of our site.

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The application deadline for Montessori School Of Pawleys Island is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 121 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,320
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $10,038 for elementary schools and $10,240 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).