About the School
- Praise Christian Academy in Port Royal, SC, is a co–ed private school serving grades PK through 12 in a rural community setting.
- The school enrolls 171 students total, with 135 attending K–12 classes, and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 16 teachers.
- The student body includes 20.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
- Praise Christian Academy is affiliated with the Assembly of God and offers religious–based education consistent with that orientation.
- Tuition and acceptance rates are in line with local private school averages in the Beaufort area; the school is part of a small group of nearby private schools serving rural Port Royal.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Praise Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Praise Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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