First Presbyterian Academy Downtown (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked SC School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 166 students
Acceptance rate: 72%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

First Presbyterian Academy Downtown ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Presbyterian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-1

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	First Presbyterian Academy Downtown
Pre-K	111
Kind	13
5	14
8	10
Ungraded	18

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Pre-K enrollment largest with 111 students, far more than any listed grade and much larger than Grade 8's 10.

Year Founded

1953

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Student Body

Total Students

166 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

35%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform Required in Elementary and Middle School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition is dependent upon age and number of days per week child is in attendance.

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,500

Acceptance Rate

72%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

LISA MUSE

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

GolfTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Bricks 4 KidzChess Club

Computer ClubCooking Clubs

Fishing ClubHorseback riding

Junior Robotics

Arts and Music Programs:

Spring Play

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Happy Feet SoccerTennis

School Notes

IGNITE...INFUSE...IMPACT The school IGNITES a passion for learning and INFUSES God's Word as a lens to view all aspects of t...he world so our students may grow to IMPACT the community and world beyond.
The Academy is in the heart of downtown Greenville, and it serves families in the Upstate of South Carolina.
Our learning environment is designed to develop the whole child by offering opportunities for each student to grow academically, spiritually, and socially.
As an evangelical school, the Academy is open to all students regardless of their religious background.
All teachers are dedicated, Christian professionals who seek to model a biblical, Christian life.

Small class sizes
Biblical world view for all subjects
Academically Challenging Program
Dedicated Teachers
STEM Lab
Spanish,Visual Art, Music, P.E., Theatre, Chess, & various other related arts classes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of First Presbyterian Academy Downtown?

The acceptance rate of First Presbyterian Academy Downtown is 72%, which is lower than the national average of 90%. First Presbyterian Academy Downtown's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in South Carolina with low acceptance rates.

What sports does First Presbyterian Academy Downtown offer?

First Presbyterian Academy Downtown offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is First Presbyterian Academy Downtown's ranking?

First Presbyterian Academy Downtown ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for First Presbyterian Academy Downtown?

The application deadline for First Presbyterian Academy Downtown is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Greenville, SC is $12,090 for elementary schools and $14,024 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Greenville, SC is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).