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Montessori School Of Pawleys Island

236 Commerce Dr Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,856
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,856
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 31, 2027
Campus Size
2 acres
School Motto
Inspiring a Lifelong Love of Learning

Student Body

Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Annual cost for toddler & primary students
Summer Program Cost Notes
only available to siblings of current students
Admissions Director
Tracy Williams
Admissions Associate
Niki Quillen
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Colors
Blue and Tan

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Music classesSpanish Language Program


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Happy Feet SoccerYoga

School Notes

  • Pawleys Island Montessori Day School has offered traditional Montessori early educational experiences to families on the Waccamaw Neck for over thirty years.
  • We are a community of people working together to provide a warm, loving and nurturing environment for our children.
  • All of our lead teachers are certified by the American Montessori Society, and our support staff is dedicated and well qualified.
  • We offer programs for children ages 8 weeks through 6 years of age.
  • The principal difference between Montessori and other schools is the technique of teaching. Montessori utilizes a child's natural tendency to learn by active participation and provides educational material and equipment that encourages this type of learning.
  • You can read more about the differences between Montessori and traditional schools here.
  • In essence, learning is fun.
  • Our school offers multiple levels of progress, allowing students to work on different stages of the same curriculum at different times, assuring that children can progress at a pace suited to them.
  • Our mission is to provide a safe Montessori environment that empowers and challenges children to achieve, and promotes independence, self-confidence and the love of learning.
  • Pawleys Island Montessori Day School has offered traditional Montessori early educational experiences to families on the Waccamaw Neck for nearly twenty-five years. We are a community of people working together to provide a warm, loving and nurturing environment for our children. All of our lead teachers are certified by the American Montessori Society, and our support staff is dedicated and well qualified. We offer programs for children ages 18 months through 12 years of age. The principal difference between Montessori and other schools is the technique of teaching. Montessori utilizes a child's natural tendency to learn by active participation and provides educational material and equipment that encourages this type of learning. You can read more about the differences between Montessori and traditional schools here. In essence, learning is fun. Our school offers multiple levels of progress, allowing students to work on different stages of the same curriculum at different times, assuring that children can progress at a pace suited to them. Our mission is to provide a safe Montessori environment that empowers and challenges children to achieve, and promotes independence, self-confidence and the love of learning.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Montessori School Of Pawleys Island cost?
Montessori School Of Pawleys Island's tuition is approximately $11,856 for private students.
What schools are Montessori School Of Pawleys Island often compared to?
Montessori School Of Pawleys Island is often viewed alongside schools like Lowcountry Preparatory School, All Saints Classical Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Montessori School Of Pawleys Island offer?
Montessori School Of Pawleys Island offers 1 interscholastic sports: Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Montessori School Of Pawleys Island?
The application deadline for Montessori School Of Pawleys Island is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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