Sundrops Montessori School in Mount Pleasant, SC serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1998, the school enrolls 216 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 37 teachers.
The nonsectarian Montessori program is affiliated with Montessori associations and emphasizes a suburban Mount Pleasant community environment.
Students of color represent approximately 2.9% of the student body, reflecting the school's demographic composition.
Tuition information is consistent with local private school averages, supporting families seeking Montessori education in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
216 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” – Stephen R. Covey
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sundrops Montessori School?
The application deadline for Sundrops Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sundrops Montessori School is University School of The Lowcountry (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Of Mt Pleasant (0.8 miles away)
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Montessori Of Mt Pleasant
Montessori School
208 Church St
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-1117
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-1117
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 155 students
Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
302 Hibben St
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-2020
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-2020
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 148 students
761 S. Shelmore Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 298 students Tuition listed
St. Andrew's Day School
Daycare / Preschool
440 Whilden St
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 284-4356
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 284-4356
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 170 students Tuition listed
690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
1.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
1.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 497 students Tuition listed
Harvest Time International Academy
(Christian)
227 Huger St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 647-5911
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 647-5911
3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 728 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trident Academy ![Trident Academy Photo - Trident's teachers attend to each student's individual learning needs at their pace and their level in order to build a strong foundation for life.]( "Trident Academy Photo - Trident's teachers attend to each student's individual learning needs at their pace and their level in order to build a strong foundation for life.")
Special Education School
1455 Wakendaw Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
3.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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761 S. Shelmore Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 298 students Tuition listed
690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
1.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
(Catholic)
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
681 McCants Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Charleston Catholic School ![The Charleston Catholic School Photo]( "The Charleston Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
888-A King St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-4495
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-4495
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Montessori Of Mt Pleasant
Montessori School
208 Church St
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-1117
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-1117
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 155 students
Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
302 Hibben St
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-2020
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-2020
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 148 students
761 S. Shelmore Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 298 students Tuition listed
St. Andrew's Day School
Daycare / Preschool
440 Whilden St
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 284-4356
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 284-4356
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 170 students Tuition listed
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
(Catholic)
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Edith L. Frierson Montessori
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
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2/
Bottom 50%10
6133 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
(843) 559-1182
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
(843) 559-1182
8710.1 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:
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2/
Bottom 50%10
5540 Old Jacksonboro Road
Ravenel, SC 29470
(843) 889-9411
Ravenel, SC 29470
(843) 889-9411
8711.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Angel Oak Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6134 Chisolm Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6412
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6412
8712.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 828 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
East Edisto Middle School
(Math: 38%)
1011 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-2451
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-2451
8712.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
St. Johns High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1518 Main Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6200
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6200
8712.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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