About the School
- Palmetto Baptist Academy in Columbia, SC enrolls 39 co–ed students from kindergarten through 12th grade in an urban community.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 5 total teachers providing regular elementary and secondary education.
- Founded with a Baptist and Christian religious affiliation, it is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools and other religious school associations.
- Approximately 28% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
- Located near other Columbia private schools, Palmetto Baptist Academy offers K–12 education with an emphasis on religious orientation in a large town setting.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 18%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Palmetto Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for Palmetto Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(803) 469-3475
Distance: 80.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
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66 Praise Lane
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Distance: 33.3 mi
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Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Distance: 80.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Christian
66 Praise Lane
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 537-2033
Distance: 33.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Distance: 80.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Christian
66 Praise Lane
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 537-2033
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 932 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 20
Episcopal
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Distance: 1.6 mi
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Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
411 South Maple Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 8-11 | 8 students
Christian
724 Crosshill Rd
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 574-1239
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
3700 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 932 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 20
Episcopal
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 8-11 | 8 students
Christian
724 Crosshill Rd
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 574-1239
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 6 students
Special Education School (Christian)
545 Alexander Cir
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-4028
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students
Montessori School
1313 Means Ave,
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 772-3317
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 932 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 20
Episcopal
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
411 South Maple Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 8-11 | 8 students
Christian
724 Crosshill Rd
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 574-1239
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
3700 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 932 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 20
Episcopal
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
411 South Maple Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
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Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3407 Devine St
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(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
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Bottom 50%10
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(803) 821-2000
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2000
8791 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Pelion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
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Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2200
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2200
8791 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Pelion Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
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Rank:
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325 Main Street
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2300
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2300
8791.1 miles
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Forts Pond Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
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(803) 821-2500
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2500
8791.3 miles
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Beechwood Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 50%10
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(803) 821-5700
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-5700
8791.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,033 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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