Located in Columbia, SC, 1955 serves 142 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 3rd grade in a suburban community setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with 24 teachers supporting early elementary education.
1955 is affiliated with the Baptist orientation and is a member of the National Independent 草榴社区 Schools Association and the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for diversity.
Tuition rates at comparable private elementary schools in Columbia average $13,129 annually.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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The application deadline for 1955 is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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