First Presbyterian Academy
200 W Washington St, Greenville, SC, 29601-0296 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (864)235-0122
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Our goal at First Presbyterian Academy is to provide an exceptional Christ-centered educational program equipping students for a lifetime of service to God and man. ...read more  

School Overview:
First Presbyterian Academy
School Level Elementary school
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
State or regional independent school association
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 2
Year Founded 1953
County Greenville County, SC
Student Body
Total Students 255 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( SC ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 7% 48%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 195 students
Kind - 32 students
Grade 1 - 14 students
Grade 2 - 14 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 35 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 35%
Average Class Size 12
This School ( SC ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:15
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Apr. 8 / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition is dependent upon age and number of days per week child is in attendance.
% on Financial Aid 3%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,000
Acceptance Rate 72%
Headmaster Martha T. Garrison
Admissions Director Martha T. Garrison
Admissions Associate Jackie Thompson
 
School Notes:
  • Small class sizes
  • Biblical world view for all subjects
  • Academically Challenging Program
  • Dedicated Teachers who instill the love of learning and embrace each child's individual spirit.
  • Technology rich classrooms
  • Spanish, Art, Music, PE, Technology
  • Profile last updated: 02/10/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 29601 )
School Zip ( 29601 ) ( SC ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 10,349 people 4,011,615 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 27% 21%
Population Average Age 39 years old 35.4 years old
Average Household Size 2.0 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $25,340 $38,417
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.4 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 53 years old 33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 37% / 63% 66% / 34%
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1. Christ Chrh Episcopal Preschool - 16 students - view location
2. First Baptist Church Kindergar - 40 students - view location
3. Haynsworth School - 91 students - view location
4. Maranatha Baptist School - 6 students - view location
5. St Marys School - 346 students - view location
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