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#158 of 192 private schools in SC
Montessori School of Pawleys Island
Elementary School · Pawleys Island, SC
A private elementary school in Pawleys Island, SC serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
236 COMMERCE LN, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
- 5.3:1 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.
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Where Montessori School of Pawleys Island 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,016/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,077
Median home value
$423,700
Median rent
$1,599/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29585; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Pawleys Island Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–1 | 1.0 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| All Saints Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 18 | 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 Pawleys Island is listed in Pawleys Island, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montessori School of Pawleys Island
Montessori School of Pawleys Island is a private elementary school in Pawleys Island, SC, serving approximately 64 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori School of Pawleys Island
What grades does Montessori School of Pawleys Island serve?
Montessori School of Pawleys Island serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Montessori School of Pawleys Island?
Montessori School of Pawleys Island has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Pawleys Island?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori School of Pawleys Island is 5.3:1. 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 Pawleys Island rank in SC?
Montessori School of Pawleys Island ranks #158 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Montessori School of Pawleys Island's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori School of Pawleys Island has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Pawleys Island a private school?
Yes, Montessori School of Pawleys Island 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 Pawleys Island a religious school?
No, Montessori School of Pawleys Island is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 64
- Gender Split
- 8% M / 92% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Georgetown County
- Phone
- (843) 237-9015
- Area population (ZIP 29585)
- 17,346
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 60.1
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 29585; 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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