Colleton Preparatory Academy

Colleton Preparatory Academy believes that the goal of education is to promote right, reason, moral responsibility and to teach critical thinking skills.
Accordingly it emphasizes academic studies that put the students in touch with the fundamental principles of language, literature, social studies, science, and mathematics in such a manner that he/she may continue to learn throughout life.
We teach to enable each students to reach the maximum level of achievement of which he or she is capable rather that to a minimun level of achievement.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,000
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Colleton Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1966

Student Body

Total Students
535 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Colleton Preparatory Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Dual Enrollment College Algebra/Precalculus, Dual Enrollment English 101/102, Dual Enrollment Govt/Econ, Dual Enrollment Music Appreciation or Theatre, Dual Enrollment Public Speaking, Dual Enrollment Spanish 101/102, Dual Enrollment US History 111/112
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

Sports

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Colleton Preparatory Academy cost?
Colleton Preparatory Academy's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
What schools are Colleton Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Colleton Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like North Walterboro Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Colleton Preparatory Academy offer?
Colleton Preparatory Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Colleton Preparatory Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for most sports offered.
What is Colleton Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Colleton Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Colleton Preparatory Academy?
The application deadline for Colleton Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,000
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $8,388 for elementary schools and $8,422 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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