Palmetto Academy in Charleston, SC, is a Christian鈥揳ffiliated special education school serving 14 students in grades 9 through 12 in a suburban community.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 4:1 with 4 full鈥搕ime teachers supporting its high school program.
Approximately 29% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity in the enrollment.
Palmetto Academy is one of several private schools in Charleston, offering specialized education within a small enrollment setting.
High school tuition aligns with local private school averages, supporting families seeking specialized education options in the Charleston area.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
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 Palmetto Academy?
The application deadline for Palmetto Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Palmetto Academy is James Island Christian School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Charles Towne Montessori School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Andrews Presbyterian Weekday School (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Andrews Presbyterian Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
712 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1601 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-1621
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-1621
0.9 miles
Gr: NS | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
56 Leinbach Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
1 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Addlestone Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
1639 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1105
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1105
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Tuition listed
Ashley River Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1101 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-2681
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-2681
1.7 miles
Gr: NS | 150 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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(Episcopal)
300 Albemarle Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 1,059 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 728 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harvest Time International Academy
(Christian)
227 Huger St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 647-5911
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 647-5911
4.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 497 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
56 Leinbach Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
1 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Addlestone Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
1639 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1105
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1105
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Tuition listed
1101 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-4480
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-4480
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
13 Oakdale Pl
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 573-1033
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 573-1033
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Adventist Christian Academy Of Charleston
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2518 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-7519
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-7519
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Andrews Presbyterian Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
712 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1601 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-1621
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-1621
0.9 miles
Gr: NS | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
56 Leinbach Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
1 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Ashley River Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1101 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-2681
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-2681
1.7 miles
Gr: NS | 150 students
1293 Orange Grove Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-6686
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-6686
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 124 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Jane Edwards Road
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(843) 559-4171
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(843) 559-4171
8708.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5117 Baptist Hill Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2277
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2277
8710.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6133 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
(843) 559-1182
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
(843) 559-1182
8711.2 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
8712.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
324 Gnarly Oak Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
8713.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 1,169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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