Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lowcountry Montessori School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowcountry Montessori School's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Lowcountry Montessori School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowcountry Montessori School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
16%
31%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowcountry Montessori School's ranking?
Lowcountry Montessori School is ranked #750 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lowcountry Montessori School often compared to?
Lowcountry Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaufort High School, Battery Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lowcountry Montessori School?
The graduation rate of Lowcountry Montessori School is 60-79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lowcountry Montessori School?
388 students attend Lowcountry Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lowcountry Montessori School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowcountry Montessori School?
Lowcountry Montessori School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lowcountry Montessori School offer ?
Lowcountry Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lowcountry Montessori School part of?
Lowcountry Montessori School is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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