Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Pawleys Island Christian Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 18%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Pawleys Island Christian Academy provide students with a rigorous academic program in a nurturing, Christ centered environment.
- Students are prepared academically, emotionally, and spiritually for their role as confident leaders and disciples in Christs great commission.
- School Motto: Welcome Home
- Pawleys Island Christian Academy provide students with a rigorous academic program in a nurturing, Christ centered environment.
- Students are prepared academically, emotionally, and spiritually for their role as confident leaders and disciples in Christs great commission.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pawleys Island Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Pawleys Island Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Pawleys Island Christian Academy is Lowcountry Preparatory School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori School Of Pawleys Island (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 121 students
Montessori School
236 Commerce Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9015
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
3560 Kings River Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-8524
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
65 Crooked Oak Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-2792
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 29 students
All-boys
1590 E CCC Rd
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-5478
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 29 students
All-boys
1590 E CCC Rd
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-5478
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 44 students
Specialized Curriculum
1200 Highmarket St
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 520-4359
Distance: 17.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4511 Dick Pond Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2829
Distance: 23.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 495 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10
291 Ronald McNair Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-6222
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 29 students
All-boys
1590 E CCC Rd
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-5478
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 44 students
Specialized Curriculum
1200 Highmarket St
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 520-4359
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: 5-7 | 5 students
All-boys | Special Education School
510 Tara Hall Road
Georgetown, SC 29442
(843) 546-3000
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
542 Cypress Avenue
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 651-6795
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 121 students
Montessori School
236 Commerce Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9015
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
3560 Kings River Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-8524
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
65 Crooked Oak Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-2792
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
542 Cypress Avenue
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 651-6795
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sampit Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
69 Woodland Avenue
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4411
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4411
8766.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Maryville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2125 Poplar Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8423
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8423
8768.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
532 Mcdonald Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-3485
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-3485
8769.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Georgetown High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Authuan Maybank Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8516
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8516
8769.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Authuan Maybank Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4495
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4495
8769.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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