About the School
- Palmetto Academy in Charleston, SC, is a Christian–affiliated special education school serving 14 students in grades 9 through 12 in a suburban community.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 4 full–time teachers supporting its high school program.
- Approximately 29% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity in the enrollment.
- Palmetto Academy is one of several private schools in Charleston, offering specialized education within a small enrollment setting.
- High school tuition aligns with local private school averages, supporting families seeking specialized education options in the Charleston area.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Palmetto Academy?
The application deadline for Palmetto Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Palmetto Academy is James Island Christian School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Charles Towne Montessori School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Andrews Presbyterian Weekday School (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
712 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1601 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-1621
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
56 Leinbach Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 59 students
Jewish
1675 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1105
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS | 150 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1101 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-2681
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 1,059 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
300 Albemarle Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 728 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
All-girls
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
227 Huger St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 647-5911
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 497 students
Baptist
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
56 Leinbach Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 59 students
Jewish
1675 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1105
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1101 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-4480
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
13 Oakdale Pl
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 573-1033
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2518 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-7519
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
712 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1601 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-1621
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
56 Leinbach Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS | 150 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1101 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-2681
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School (Christian)
1293 Orange Grove Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-6686
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Jane Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Jane Edwards Road
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(843) 559-4171
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(843) 559-4171
8708.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Baptist Hill High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5117 Baptist Hill Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2277
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2277
8710.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Edith L. Frierson Montessori
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6133 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
(843) 559-1182
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
(843) 559-1182
8711.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
E.b. Ellington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5540 Old Jacksonboro Road
Ravenel, SC 29470
(843) 889-9411
Ravenel, SC 29470
(843) 889-9411
8712.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
324 Gnarly Oak Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
8713.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 1,169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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