Excellent
#4 of 192 private schools in SC
Top 2% of private schools
Montessori School of Columbia
Elementary School · Columbia, SC
A private elementary school in Columbia, SC serving grades Pre-K – 7th.
411 S MAPLE ST BLDG A, Columbia, SC 29205
- 7.9:1 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 School of Columbia 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$62,197
Median home value
$335,200
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
66.3%
Homeownership
52.5%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. C. Moore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Rosewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Shandon United Methodist Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 257 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montessori School of Columbia is listed in Columbia, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori School of Columbia
Montessori School of Columbia is a private elementary school in Columbia, SC, serving approximately 107 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori School of Columbia
What grades does Montessori School of Columbia serve?
Montessori School of Columbia serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Montessori School of Columbia?
Montessori School of Columbia has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Columbia?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Columbia is 7.9:1. 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 Columbia rank in SC?
Montessori School of Columbia ranks #4 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Montessori School of Columbia's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori School of Columbia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Columbia a private school?
Yes, Montessori School of Columbia 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 Columbia a religious school?
No, Montessori School of Columbia is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richland County
- Phone
- (803) 783-8838
- Area population (ZIP 29205)
- 22,757
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 30
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 29205; 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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