St. John Preschool in Columbia, SC, serves 30 udents in grades pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, city–based early childhood program.
Founded in 1971, the school offers a co–ed program that reflects Columbia's midsize city community.
The udent body is 100% students of color, ranking St.
John Preschool among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for diversity.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 30:1 with one teacher supporting all enrolled students.
John Preschool operates without religious affiliation, providing an early learning program in a Columbia urban setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. John Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$210.00 per week
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Building a world where excellence is never compromised!
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- A'ja Wilson - Professional athlete, currently a forward for the Las Vegas Aces in WNBA.
- Ashlye Wilkerson - Author and educator, known for her work with children's education.
- Mike Adams - Vice President of Business Development & Government Relations at Goodwill Industries.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from St. John Preschool?
St. John Preschool famous alumni include: A'ja Wilson - Professional athlete, currently a forward for the Las Vegas Aces in WNBA., Ashlye Wilkerson - Author and educator, known for her work with children's education. and Mike Adams - Vice President of Business Development & Government Relations at Goodwill Industries..
When is the application deadline for St. John Preschool?
The application deadline for St. John Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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