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St. John Preschool

3404 W Beltline Blvd Columbia, SC 29203

Tel: (803) 256-8542

saintjohnprek.org

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. John Preschool in Columbia, SC, serves 30 udents in grades pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, city–based early childhood program.
Founded in 1971, the school offers a co–ed program that reflects Columbia's midsize city community.
The udent body is 100% students of color, ranking St. John Preschool among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for diversity.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 30:1 with one teacher supporting all enrolled students.
John Preschool operates without religious affiliation, providing an early learning program in a Columbia urban setting.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. John Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John Preschool
Pre-K	15
Kind	15

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Year Founded

1971

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Student Body

Total Students

30 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

30:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$210.00 per week

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Building a world where excellence is never compromised!

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- A'ja Wilson - Professional athlete, currently a forward for the Las Vegas Aces in WNBA. -
- Ashlye Wilkerson - Author and educator, known for her work with children's education. -
- Mike Adams - Vice President of Business Development & Government Relations at Goodwill Industries. -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Who are famous alumni from St. John Preschool?

St. John Preschool famous alumni include: A'ja Wilson - Professional athlete, currently a forward for the Las Vegas Aces in WNBA., Ashlye Wilkerson - Author and educator, known for her work with children's education. and Mike Adams - Vice President of Business Development & Government Relations at Goodwill Industries..

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The application deadline for St. John Preschool 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).