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
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lake Murray Montessori School?
The application deadline for Lake Murray Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Lake Murray Montessori School is Grace Community Academy of Columbia (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hope Academy (1.4 miles away)
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1955
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
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Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 786-9483
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 786-9483
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(803) 787-3009
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-3009
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(803) 783-8838
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
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