St. John Preschool (2026-27 Profile)

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St. John Preschool

3404 W Beltline Blvd Columbia, SC 29203

Tel: (803) 256-8542

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. John Preschool in Columbia, SC, serves 30 udents in grades preâ€“kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, cityâ€“based early childhood program.
Founded in 1971, the school offers a coâ€“ed program that reflects Columbia's midsize city community.
The udent body is 100% students of color, ranking St. John Preschool among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for diversity.
The school has a udentâ€“teacher ratio of 30:1 with one teacher supporting all enrolled students.
John Preschool operates without religious affiliation, providing an early learning program in a Columbia urban setting.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. John Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John Preschool
Pre-K	15
Kind	15

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Year Founded

1971

School Calendar

School Motto

Building a world where excellence is never compromised!

Student Body

Total Students

30 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

30:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$210.00 per week

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School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- A'ja Wilson - Professional athlete, currently a forward for the Las Vegas Aces in WNBA. -
- Ashlye Wilkerson - Author and educator, known for her work with children's education. -
- Mike Adams - Vice President of Business Development & Government Relations at Goodwill Industries. -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Who are famous alumni from St. John Preschool?

St. John Preschool famous alumni include: A'ja Wilson - Professional athlete, currently a forward for the Las Vegas Aces in WNBA., Ashlye Wilkerson - Author and educator, known for her work with children's education. and Mike Adams - Vice President of Business Development & Government Relations at Goodwill Industries..

When is the application deadline for St. John Preschool?

The application deadline for St. John Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Columbia, SC is $13,317 for elementary schools and $14,535 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Columbia, SC is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).