About Montessori in Richland One

A Brief History of Montessori Education in Richland One

Richland One has been a leader in public Montessori education in the Midlands since 2000, starting with Brockman Elementary, the first full public Montessori school in South Carolina. Due to growing parent interest, the district opened Caughman Road and Logan Elementary in 2004, followed by Gadsden Elementary in 2007. Montessori education expanded to middle school in 2014 at W.G. Sanders Middle School.

Want to learn about Richland County School District One's Elementary Montessori Program?

Our yearly Parent Information Sessions are held in December and January. Check back in November for dates, times, and locations. These sessions cover the Montessori Philosophy, Richland One's application process, the lottery and tuition for 3K and 4K students. 

To schedule a visit to a Montessori Elementary School, call the school directly.

Interested in a Montessori Middle School? W.G. Sanders Middle School holds Montessori program registration in January. Check back in December for details, or schedule a visit by calling (803)738-7575.

Experience Montessori education firsthand by stepping inside a classroom: "Montessori Classroom"