Freedom Montessori School in Rock Hill, SC enrolls 75 students in preschool through kindergarten at a small city鈥揵ased Montessori school with a Christian orientation.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1, supported by a teaching staff of 8 educators.
Serving a diverse student body, 72.5% of students identify as students of color, placing the school in the top 20% statewide for diversity among private schools in South Carolina.
The program offers early childhood education with grade levels from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a co鈥揺ducational environment.
Freedom Montessori School operates within the city community of Rock Hill, providing an education option for families seeking a faith鈥搃nfluenced Montessori program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Freedom Montessori School 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-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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 Freedom Montessori School?
The application deadline for Freedom Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Freedom Montessori School is New Hope Carolinas (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Macfeat Early Childhood Lab School (0.1 miles away)
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41 Withers/wts Bldg Winthrop Univ
Rock Hill, SC 29733
(803) 323-2219
Rock Hill, SC 29733
(803) 323-2219
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Hope Carolinas
Alternative School
101 Sedgewood Dr
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-9300
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-9300
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students
St. Anne School ![St. Anne School Photo]( "St. Anne School Photo")
(Catholic)
1698 Bird Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 315 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
415 Clouds Way
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-0101
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-0101
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-K
Next Generation Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1249 Oakdale Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-8405
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-8405
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Hope Carolinas
Alternative School
101 Sedgewood Dr
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-9300
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-9300
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students
St. Anne School ![St. Anne School Photo]( "St. Anne School Photo")
(Catholic)
1698 Bird Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 315 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2650 India Hook Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 366-4119
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 366-4119
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 811 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Ultimate Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
377 Rubin Center Dr. Suite 124
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-2642
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-2642
7.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 36 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1036 Maxwell Mill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 835-2000
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 835-2000
11.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Hope Carolinas
Alternative School
101 Sedgewood Dr
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-9300
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-9300
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students
St. Anne School ![St. Anne School Photo]( "St. Anne School Photo")
(Catholic)
1698 Bird Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 315 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2659 Catawba Church Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-1194
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-1194
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
2650 India Hook Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 366-4119
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 366-4119
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 811 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Ultimate Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
377 Rubin Center Dr. Suite 124
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-2642
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-2642
7.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 36 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
41 Withers/wts Bldg Winthrop Univ
Rock Hill, SC 29733
(803) 323-2219
Rock Hill, SC 29733
(803) 323-2219
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne School ![St. Anne School Photo]( "St. Anne School Photo")
(Catholic)
1698 Bird Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 315 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
415 Clouds Way
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-0101
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-0101
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-K
Next Generation Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1249 Oakdale Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-8405
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-8405
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
The Academy of Young Scholars ![The Academy of Young Scholars Photo - Come by for a tour of our newly renovated facility.]( "The Academy of Young Scholars Photo - Come by for a tour of our newly renovated facility.")
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1446 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-6460
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-6460
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 77 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Vocational School
1324 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-1991
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-1991
8866.6 miles
Gr: 9-12
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
109 Hinton Street
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334
8866.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-3161
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-3161
8866.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835-a Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7279
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7279
8867.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835-b Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
8867.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
School Reviews
5 3/17/2020
Freedom Montessori is an excellent school, the teacher's are great, the students are very well mannered, structured and disciplined. The children are guided to become well-rounded socially and academically. Freedom Montessori School, is an awesome place.
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