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Lake Murray Montessori School

312 Elders Pond Dr
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Murray Montessori School in Columbia, SC offers a co鈥揺d Montessori program for grades PK and K in a suburban community setting.
The school enrolls 81 students, serving primarily early childhood learners with full representation of students of color.
As a nonsectarian Montessori school, it provides education free of religious affiliation in a large suburban area.
Lake Murray Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for student diversity based on its enrollment demographics.
The school is located near other Columbia private preschools and elementary schools, making it part of a cluster of early learning programs in the area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Lake Murray Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Lake Murray Montessori School Student By Grade

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Lake Murray Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Columbia, SC is $13,129 for elementary schools and $14,285 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Columbia, SC is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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