Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Patrick Henry Academy
About the School
- Patrick Henry Academy is a college preparatory school which provides a safe, family-oriented atmosphere while guiding students to be contributing members of society.
- Patrick Henry Academy seeks to provide an opportunity for students to reach their highest potential, mentally, physically, as well as socially and morally, in preparation for college entrance and for life.
- It aims to give them a greater appreciation of American heritage of freedom under law, justice, free enterprise, and the underlying spiritual foundations of this country.
- It seeks to fulfill these objectives through a balanced program designed to encourage and aid each student to achieve excellence in scholarships, strength in character, responsibility, in citizenship, and harmony in relations with others.
- Through these efforts the Academy hopes to make a great contribution to the future leadership of our community, state and nation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Patrick Henry Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1965
Student Body
Total Students
309 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 18%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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The application deadline for Patrick Henry Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9
1727 Malphrus Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9
1727 Malphrus Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9
1727 Malphrus Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9
1727 Malphrus Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
Distance: 15.7 mi
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(843) 726-6100
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Sports: 9
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(843) 846-8900
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Sports: 4
Baptist
9009 Tarboro Road
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-6100
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9
1727 Malphrus Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
Distance: 22.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students
Christian
2576 Bee's Creek Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 717-3107
Distance: 25.3 mi
Gr: 2-11 | 4 students
Bryant Ln
Sheldon, SC 29941
(843) 846-8900
Distance: 25.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Baptist
15893 Bells Hwy
Lodge, SC 29082
(843) 866-2662
Distance: 15.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
9009 Tarboro Road
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-6100
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9
1727 Malphrus Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
Distance: 22.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students
Christian
2576 Bee's Creek Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 717-3107
Distance: 25.3 mi
Gr: 2-11 | 4 students
Bryant Ln
Sheldon, SC 29941
(843) 846-8900
Distance: 25.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Baptist
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(843) 866-2662
Distance: 15.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
9009 Tarboro Road
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(843) 726-6100
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9
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(843) 726-3673
Distance: 22.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students
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(843) 717-3107
Distance: 27.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
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(803) 245-4810
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