Sundrops Montessori鈥揇aniel Island is a nonsectarian Montessori school located in Charleston, SC, serving 88 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a midsize city community.
The school enrolls a total of 7 students in kindergarten within its broader student body and maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 44:2 teachers on staff.
This Daniel Island preschool offers co鈥揺ducational early learning programs that operate in an urban setting.
Tuition rates at Sundrops Montessori are positioned within the local context, where average elementary private school tuition in Charleston is $18,701.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
88 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
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 Sundrops Montessori - Daniel Island?
The application deadline for Sundrops Montessori - Daniel Island is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Sundrops Montessori - Daniel Island is Bishop England High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Charleston Classical School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Clements Ferry KinderCare (1.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Clements Ferry KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2001 Clements Ferry Rd
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 971-7127
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 971-7127
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
363 Seven Farms Dr
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 849-9599
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 849-9599
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1179 Remount Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 952-3839
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 952-3839
3.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 21 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Catholic School ![St. John Catholic School Photo - We believe the beauty of our Catholic faith centers on action, so our students learn through:*service learning*Catechesis of the Good Sheperd*weekly mass and daily prayer*prayer buddies*retreats*adoration for middle school]( "St. John Catholic School Photo - We believe the beauty of our Catholic faith centers on action, so our students learn through:*service learning*Catechesis of the Good Sheperd*weekly mass and daily prayer*prayer buddies*retreats*adoration for middle school")
(Catholic)
3921 Saint John's Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-3901
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-3901
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
3377 Ridgeway St
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-5087
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-5087
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 62 students Avg. class size: 18 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
363 Seven Farms Dr
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 849-9599
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 849-9599
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
361 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 732 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Trident Academy ![Trident Academy Photo - Trident's teachers attend to each student's individual learning needs at their pace and their level in order to build a strong foundation for life.]( "Trident Academy Photo - Trident's teachers attend to each student's individual learning needs at their pace and their level in order to build a strong foundation for life.")
Special Education School
1455 Wakendaw Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
6.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harvest Time International Academy
(Christian)
227 Huger St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 647-5911
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 647-5911
6.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
7.9 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1179 Remount Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 952-3839
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 952-3839
3.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 21 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Catholic School ![St. John Catholic School Photo - We believe the beauty of our Catholic faith centers on action, so our students learn through:*service learning*Catechesis of the Good Sheperd*weekly mass and daily prayer*prayer buddies*retreats*adoration for middle school]( "St. John Catholic School Photo - We believe the beauty of our Catholic faith centers on action, so our students learn through:*service learning*Catechesis of the Good Sheperd*weekly mass and daily prayer*prayer buddies*retreats*adoration for middle school")
(Catholic)
3921 Saint John's Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-3901
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-3901
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
3377 Ridgeway St
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-5087
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-5087
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 62 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Charleston Bilingual Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5032 Lackawanna Blvd
North Charleston, SC 29405
(779) 843-7792
North Charleston, SC 29405
(779) 843-7792
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
St. Peters Academy
(African Methodist Episcopal)
4650 Sanders Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-9121
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-9121
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 37 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clements Ferry KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2001 Clements Ferry Rd
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 971-7127
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 971-7127
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
3377 Ridgeway St
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-5087
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-5087
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 62 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Charleston Bilingual Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5032 Lackawanna Blvd
North Charleston, SC 29405
(779) 843-7792
North Charleston, SC 29405
(779) 843-7792
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
St. Peters Academy
(African Methodist Episcopal)
4650 Sanders Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-9121
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-9121
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 37 students
361 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 732 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
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2/
Bottom 50%10
6133 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
(843) 559-1182
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
(843) 559-1182
8717.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5540 Old Jacksonboro Road
Ravenel, SC 29470
(843) 889-9411
Ravenel, SC 29470
(843) 889-9411
8718.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6134 Chisolm Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6412
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6412
8719.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 828 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1518 Main Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6200
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6200
8719.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
(Math: 38%)
1011 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-2451
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-2451
8720 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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