Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked SC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Highland Park Kindergarten
About the School
- Highland Park Kindergarten in Florence, SC serves 68 students in pre–kindergarten and kindergarten within a city–based early childhood program.
- Founded in 1957, this co–ed kindergarten operates with a Methodist religious affiliation in a small city community setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 23:1, with 3 teachers serving all enrolled students.
- This Florence early learning program offers co–ed classes focused on foundational education for children ages PK through K. Highland Park Kindergarten is located near several other Florence private schools, providing families with multiple neighborhood early education options.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked SC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Highland Park Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Mission Highland Park United Methodist Church exists to be the Hands and Feet of Jesus in our community through our gifts, witness, service, prayers, and presence in our community and the greater world.
Student Body
Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park Kindergarten's ranking?
Highland Park Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Highland Park Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Highland Park Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Highland Park Kindergarten is Florence Christian School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is All Saints' Episcopal Day School (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 183 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
915 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
510 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
524 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-9699
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
510 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 183 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
915 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
510 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
524 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-9699
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 183 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
915 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
510 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Baptist
2624 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Baptist
2624 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Baptist
7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 17
5001 Hoffmeyer Rd
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 395-9124
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
510 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Baptist
2624 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
2536 Hoffmeyer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-1910
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 183 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
915 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
510 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K | 31 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
124 W Darlington St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-7015
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
(Math: 45%)
1171 Pope Street
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
8819 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1578 Clarence Coker Hwy
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
8819.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 North Darlington Avenue
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
8821.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 North Jones Road
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
8821.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Cartersville Highway
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
8821.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
School Reviews
5 10/7/2018
Excellent school, staff, curriculum, and they teach the Love of Jesus! Highly recommend!
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