Lowcountry Montessori School

749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lowcountry Montessori School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lowcountry Montessori School's student population of 408 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Lowcountry Montessori School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowcountry Montessori School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#627 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
43%
50-54%
52%
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
16%
31%
White
70%
46%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
≥50%
84%
(22-23)
6.1%
25.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lowcountry Montessori School's ranking?
Lowcountry Montessori School is ranked #627 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lowcountry Montessori School often compared to?
Lowcountry Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Battery Creek High School, Beaufort High School, Beaufort Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lowcountry Montessori School?
The graduation rate of Lowcountry Montessori School is 50%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lowcountry Montessori School?
408 students attend Lowcountry Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lowcountry Montessori School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowcountry Montessori School?
Lowcountry Montessori School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lowcountry Montessori School offer ?
Lowcountry Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lowcountry Montessori School part of?
Lowcountry Montessori School is part of Sc Public Charter School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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