Below Average
#165 of 192 private schools in SC
Montessori Early Learning Center
Elementary School · Columbia, SC
A private elementary school in Columbia, SC serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
1101 BALSAM RD, Columbia, SC 29210
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where Montessori Early Learning Center 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), 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
$50,258
Median home value
$183,000
Median rent
$1,076/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
37.1%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. B. Rhame ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Edward E. Taylor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Sandel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Saluda River Academy for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 390 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montessori Early Learning Center is listed in Columbia, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori Early Learning Center
Montessori Early Learning Center is a private elementary school in Columbia, SC, serving approximately 87 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Early Learning Center
What grades does Montessori Early Learning Center serve?
Montessori Early Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Montessori Early Learning Center?
Montessori Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Early Learning Center is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montessori Early Learning Center rank in SC?
Montessori Early Learning Center ranks #165 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Montessori Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montessori Early Learning Center a private school?
Yes, Montessori Early Learning Center 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 Montessori Early Learning Center a religious school?
No, Montessori Early Learning Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Gender Split
- 34% M / 66% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richland County
- Phone
- (803) 772-2262
- Area population (ZIP 29210)
- 40,504
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 29210; 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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