Robert E Lee Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 358 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,600
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Robert E Lee Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Robert E Lee Academy
Pre-K	25
Kind	21
1	13
2	13
3	11
4	15
5	47
6	16
7	15
8	60
9	24
10	27
11	30
12	41

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Year Founded

1965

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

358 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Average SAT score

1050

(Out of 1600)

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,600

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Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Virginia M. Stokes

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Weightlifting

School Notes

Lee Academy is a fully accredited K3-12th grade independent school.
Our K3-6th grade curriculum provides a strong academic foundation and is geared to prepare students for future academic success.
The high school curriculum offers two programs of study, college and technical preparatory.
Central Carolina Technical College, in partnership with Lee Academy, offers college credit courses on campus during the school day.

Lee Academy is a fully accredited K3-12th grade independent school.
Our K3-6th grade curriculum provides a strong academic foundation and is geared to prepare students for future academic success.
The high school curriculum offers two programs of study, college and technical preparatory.
Central Carolina Technical College, in partnership with Lee Academy, offers college credit courses on campus during the school day.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Robert E Lee Academy cost?

Robert E Lee Academy's tuition is approximately $2,600 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Robert E Lee Academy?

The acceptance rate of Robert E Lee Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What sports does Robert E Lee Academy offer?

Robert E Lee Academy offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Football, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting.

What is Robert E Lee Academy's ranking?

Robert E Lee Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Robert E Lee Academy?

The application deadline for Robert E Lee Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $9,892 for elementary schools and $10,080 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).