The Timmerman School believes the child is an eager and willing participant in the action of learning if given a stimulating and nurturing environment.
To foster this desire, the faculty, staff, and administration of Timmerman strive to provide a safe, creative, thought-provoking atmosphere in which a child can learn to wonder, question, create decision making skills, and comprehend the meaning and function of the world around him or her.
The development of self discipline, resourcefulness, responsibility, respect for others, and respect for self is, therefore, fundamental to the school's educational philosophy.
It is the goal of the school to produce graduates with highly developed thinking skills who are well grounded in all fundamental academic disciplines.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Timmerman School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
294 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'The Road to Success'
- The Timmerman School believes the child is an eager and willing participant in the action of learning if given a stimulating and nurturing environment. To foster this desire, the faculty, staff, and administration of Timmerman strive to provide a safe, creative, thought-provoking atmosphere in which a child can learn to wonder, question, create decision making skills, and comprehend the meaning and function of the world around him or her. The development of self discipline, resourcefulness, responsibility, respect for others, and respect for self is, therefore, fundamental to the school's educational philosophy. It is the goal of the school to produce graduates with highly developed thinking skills who are well grounded in all fundamental academic disciplines.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Timmerman School's ranking?
The Timmerman School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Timmerman School?
The application deadline for The Timmerman School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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