Columbia Adventist Academy

History:Columbia Adventist Academy had its beginning in 1919 and has been in continuous operation since World War II. Columbia Adventist Academy is a ministry of the Columbia First Seventh-day Adventist Church. .

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $390
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: Mar. 18 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Columbia Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
1919

Student Body

Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
81%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Columbia Adventist Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
7 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Top: Polo shirt colors: Long/Short sleeve hunter green, dark navy, black soot, or classic red. Sweatshirts: hunter green, dark navy, black soot, or classic red. Bottoms: Pants/skirt/Tunic: Black, Khaki or Blue Shoes: Sneakers Friday: Jeans with Polo shirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Mar. 18 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Registration fee: $260.00. A non-refundable materials fee of $260.00 shall apply to each student for the school year. The materials fee provides for the use of books, the library Angel Program, admittance/placement testing, insurance and chrome book. Fi
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Reading Club, Texas Scottish Write

Arts and Music Programs:
Choir

School Notes

  • Affiliation:Seventh-day Adventists operate the largest unified Protestant system of education in the world. Scattered among more than one hundred countries are 1.1 million students, 54,000 educators, and 6,000 institutions. The church operates 95 colleges and universities, including 3 medical schools.Motto:Enrolled for the Kingdom; Educated on the Rock.Curriculum:ELEMENTARY Grades K through eight:Students receive instruction in Bible, Reading, Math, Language Arts, the Sciences, Social Studies, Art, Choir, and Physical Education. Grades four through eight will be instructed in keyboarding.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Columbia Adventist Academy cost?
Columbia Adventist Academy's tuition is approximately $390 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Columbia Adventist Academy?
The acceptance rate of Columbia Adventist Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.
What sports does Columbia Adventist Academy offer?
Columbia Adventist Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Volleyball.
What is Columbia Adventist Academy's ranking?
Columbia Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Columbia Adventist Academy?
The application deadline for Columbia Adventist Academy is Mar. 18 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 18 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $390
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: Mar. 18 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $8,294 for elementary schools and $8,281 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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