Zion Temple SDA School

Zion Temple SDA School in Greenwood, SC offers co–ed Montessori education for grades PK through 5 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 13 students total, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 2 full–time teachers.
Founded with affiliation to the Seventh Day Adventist orientation, Zion Temple SDA is a member of the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools.
The student body is 100% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in South Carolina for diversity.
Tuition and specific program costs are not listed; the school serves families seeking early childhood and elementary education in a small–town environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Zion Temple SDA School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Zion Temple SDA School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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