Palmetto Christian Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 732 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,250
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Palmetto Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Palmetto Christian Academy
Pre-K	143
Kind	59
1	47
2	64
3	46
4	63
5	37
6	55
7	52
8	45
9	40
10	16
11	28
12	37

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Year Founded

1992

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

732 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

54 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

15 students

Average SAT score

1210

(Out of 1600)

Number of AP Courses

11 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,250

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Tuition Notes

please refer to our website and click on Admissions.

Admissions Director

Lisa Shimakonis

School Notes

Palmetto Christian Academy is a Preschool-12th Grade, covenant Christian school.
Our academic program is rooted in the Christian faith and integrates a biblical worldview throughout our curriculum.
The lower school program of education focuses on a child's development, incorporates hands-on learning experiences, and nurtures creativity and thinking skills.
Students gain knowledge that will be foundational for later learning- reading, writing, math, history, and science.
Our program includes daily Bible study, early language study, and strong music and art programs.
A Christ-centered program of study encourages students to embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ and to address the implications of their faith in all of life.
Weekly chapel services centered around a monthly character trait is geared to focus on Scripture and issues of faith to help students develop a heart that embraces God's love and truth.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Palmetto Christian Academy cost?

Palmetto Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $15,250 for private students.

What is Palmetto Christian Academy's ranking?

Palmetto Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Palmetto Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Palmetto Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 7/24/2015

Could not be happier with the curriculum, educational challenges, and most of all the love and support from all the teachers and staff. This is an amazing Christian environment that reinforces scriptural teaching from our home.

- Posted by Parent - danny

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