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#10 of 192 private schools in SC

Top 5% of private schools

Montessori School of Anderson

School · Anderson, SC

A private school in Anderson, SC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

280 SAM MCGEE RD, Anderson, SC 29621

  • 6.2:1 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)
A8.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index42%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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Enrollment64
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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 Montessori School of Anderson 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,315/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), 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

$71,446

Median home value

$252,700

Median rent

$1,023/mo

College educated

38.9%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White75.0%
Black7.8%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian6.2%
Two or More3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition4.4PK–122.0 mi191Compare →
Anderson Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3PK–122.4 mi163Compare →
Oakwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9K–124.6 mi187Compare →
Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7K–124.9 mi150Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

About Montessori School of Anderson

Montessori School of Anderson is a private school in Anderson, SC, serving approximately 64 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Montessori School of Anderson

What grades does Montessori School of Anderson serve?

Montessori School of Anderson serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Montessori School of Anderson?

Montessori School of Anderson has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Anderson?

The student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Anderson is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Montessori School of Anderson rank in SC?

Montessori School of Anderson ranks #10 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Montessori School of Anderson's MySchoolScout rating?

Montessori School of Anderson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Montessori School of Anderson a private school?

Yes, Montessori School of Anderson 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 School of Anderson a religious school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
64
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Anderson County
Area population (ZIP 29621)
44,458
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
39.6
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 29621; 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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