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 (2025-26)
- 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
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
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.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Zion Temple SDA School?
The application deadline for Zion Temple SDA School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Zion Temple SDA School is Eastside Christian School (2.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Eastside Christian School
(Baptist)
1908 Highway 72 221 E
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-1414
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-1414
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
103 Eastman St
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2875
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2875
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
2026 Woodlawn Rd
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2427
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2427
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 460 students Sports: 12
Palmetto Christian Academy Of Greenwood
(Christian)
308 W Deadfall Rd
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 223-0391
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 223-0391
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian School
(Baptist)
2918 Hwy 72 E
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 229-3377
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 229-3377
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
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