Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 226 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,000
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy
Pre-K	19
Kind	20
1	18
2	16
3	9
4	11
5	12
6	18
7	21
8	11
9	24
10	12
11	17
12	18

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1970

Student Body

Total Students

226 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

18 students

Number of AP Courses

1 course

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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Tuition Notes

Pre-school tuition is a lower rate and specific to the desire of the parent.

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Rhonda Woosley

Admissions Associate

Jenny Kelly

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

ArcheryBaseball

BasketballBowling

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

RiflerySoftball

VolleyballWeightlifting

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes

Quiz Bowl Team

Arts and Music Programs:

Drama ClubMusic Class

School Notes

Partnering with parents to develop the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, and leadership potential of each student.

School Motto: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

We believe that high expectations, in an atmosphere of caring and mutual respect, will enable us to offer the best possible college preparatory education.

We strive to assist our students in successfully reaching their full potential intellectually, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
Wardlaw Academy nurtures a love of learning that is of immeasurable value to all of our students.
We assist students in accomplishing this goal by providing a learning environment with close student-teacher interaction at every level.
In addition to our strong academic program, we emphasize the worthwhile values of honesty, patriotism, respect, compassion, and Christianity.
We offer suprivised late stay program from K3-12th grade until 5:30pm.
We have a bus service from the new Walmart in North Augusta.
We offer a learning support program with one on one instruction.

We have summer camp available from 7:30am -5:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy cost?

Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.

What schools are Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy often compared to?

Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy is often viewed alongside schools like W Wyman King Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy?

The acceptance rate of Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What sports does Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy offer?

Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Riflery, Softball, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy?

The application deadline for Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $9,892 for elementary schools and $10,080 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).