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#120 of 192 private schools in SC

Clemson Montessori School

School · Clemson, SC

A private school in Clemson, SC serving grades UG – UG.

Private

207 PENDLETON RD, Clemson, SC 29631

  • 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Diversity Index7%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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Enrollment86
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in SC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Clemson Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,149/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clemson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,217

Median home value

$361,500

Median rent

$954/mo

College educated

61.2%

Homeownership

41.7%

Poverty rate

37.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White96.5%
Black1.2%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Clemson Montessori School is listed in Clemson, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Clemson Montessori School

Clemson Montessori School is a private school in Clemson, SC, serving approximately 86 students in grades UG-UG with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clemson Montessori School

What grades does Clemson Montessori School serve?

Clemson Montessori School serves students in grades UG through UG.

How many students attend Clemson Montessori School?

Clemson Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clemson Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clemson Montessori School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Clemson Montessori School rank in SC?

Clemson Montessori School ranks #120 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Clemson Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clemson Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Clemson Montessori School a private school?

Yes, Clemson Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Clemson Montessori School a religious school?

No, Clemson Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
UG – UG
Enrollment
86
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pickens County
Area population (ZIP 29631)
16,363
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
23.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29631; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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