Patrick Henry Academy

8766 Savannah Hwy Estill, SC 29918
www.patrickhenryacademy.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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 (26-27)

  • 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

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.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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Patriot

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Patrick Henry Academy often compared to?
Patrick Henry Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Heyward Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Patrick Henry Academy's ranking?
Patrick Henry Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Patrick Henry Academy?
The application deadline for Patrick Henry Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break- No School
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break- No School
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break- No School
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
Spring Break March 29-April 2
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break March 29-April 2
March 30, 2027 (Tuesday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $9,363 for elementary schools and $9,639 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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