Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool in Columbia, SC, serves 90 co鈥揺d students in preschool and kindergarten within a midsize city community.
Founded in 1962, the school operates as an alternative Methodist鈥揳ffiliated early learning program.
The school employs 2 teachers, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 45:1.
Approximately 31% of enrolled students represent diverse racial backgrounds. Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool provides early childhood education in a city setting, distinct from larger Columbia private schools with lower student鈥搕eacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1962
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$3,915 annually
School Notes
- School Motto: Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool?
The application deadline for Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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