The V. V. Reid Elementary School believes that a quality education is more than learning mass facts and figures.
Our goal is to offer an outstanding academic curriculum and develop the whole child socially, emotionally, physically, mentally, aesthetically, and spiritually.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
V.v.reid School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for V.v.reid School?
The application deadline for V.v.reid School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is V.v.reid School located?
V.v.reid School is located in the Greenview neighborhood of Columbia, SC. There are 1 other private schools located in Greenview.
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