Located in Columbia, SC, 1955 serves 142 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 3rd grade in a suburban community setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with 24 teachers supporting early elementary education.
1955 is affiliated with the Baptist orientation and is a member of the National Independent 草榴社区 Schools Association and the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for diversity.
Tuition rates at comparable private elementary schools in Columbia average $13,129 annually.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
1955 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for 1955?
The application deadline for 1955 is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to 1955 is Cardinal Newman School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Full Gospel Christian Academy (1.7 miles away)
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Grace Community Academy of Columbia ![Grace Community Academy of Columbia Photo]( "Grace Community Academy of Columbia Photo")
(Christian)
577 W Killian Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 679-5423
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 679-5423
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Murray Montessori School
Montessori School
312 Elders Pond Dr
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 361-7722
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 361-7722
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Jubilee Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
3390 Pine Belt Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-3009
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-3009
5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 20 students
Montessori School Of Columbia ![Montessori School Of Columbia Photo - Upper Elementary guest reading to Primary level students]( "Montessori School Of Columbia Photo - Upper Elementary guest reading to Primary level students")
Montessori School
411 South Maple Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
8.7 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 139 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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