Montessori West Christian School is located on the west side of Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Montessori West Christian School provides a blend of the Montessori philosophy and Christian teaching, following the tradition of Montessori religious education, in Spanish and English languages.
We currently have approximately 45 students enrolled. We offer a Toddler Program as well as our Primary classrooms that goes through Kindergarten.
The school has been in operation since 1992. The owners of Montessori West Christian School, Wayne and Virginia Plylar, established their first Montessori School in 1980 in order to provide a Montessori education for their two preschoolers.
Montessori West Christian School was built in addition to their first school to accommodate the demand for Montessori education on the west side of Spartanburg.
Additionally, Wayne Plylar is a custom home builder, therefore, building the schools to be fire and earthquake-resistant in an effort to provide a safe place for children to learn.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please see for tuition information.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Please contact our office for summer rates.
Application URL
School Notes
- Montessori West Christian School is located on the west side of Spartanburg, South Carolina.
- We currently have approximately 55 students enrolled.
- We offer a Toddler Program as well as our Primary classrooms that go through Kindergarten.
- The school has been in operation since 1992.
- Montessori West Christian School provides a blend of the Montessori philosophy and Christian teaching, following the tradition of Montessori religious education, in a bilingual environment.
- The owners of Montessori West Christian School, Wayne and Virginia Plylar, established their first Montessori School in 1980 in order to provide a Montessori education for their two preschoolers.
- Montessori West Christian School was built in addition to their first school to accommodate the demand for Montessori education on the west side of Spartanburg.
- Additionally, Wayne Plylar is a custom home builder, therefore, building the schools to be fire and earthquake-resistant in an effort to provide a safe place for children to learn.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori West Christian School?
The application deadline for Montessori West Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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