St. John's Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 388 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. John's Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John's Christian Academy
Pre-K	60
Kind	32
1	22
2	30
3	29
4	23
5	21
6	22
7	30
8	20
9	27
10	24
11	21
12	27

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Year Founded

1998

Student Body

Total Students

388 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

33%

Average Class Size

13 students

Number of AP Courses

12 courses

Average SAT score

1043

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

khaki pants and polo shirts

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies based on grade level. K3-K4 $3900 K5-5 $4830 6-8 $5050 9-12 $5400

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Eric M. Denton, Ed.D

Admissions Associate

Sarah Steele

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballSoftball

TennisVolleyball

Weightlifting

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Beta ClubBooster Club

Chess ClubCub Scouts and Girl Scouts

Debate TeamFellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Photography ClubPom Pons

Robotics ClassesStudent Council

Yearbook Staff

Arts and Music Programs:

Worship Band

School Notes

St. John's Christian Academy has an advanced accredation through the South Carolina Independent School Association and AdvancED/SACS.
We provide our 330+ students in K3 - 12, a college preparatory curriculum designed for students of average and above average ability.
The mission of St. John's Christian Academy is to promote academic excellence and foster spiritual growth through a college preparatory curriculum in a Christian environment.

St. John's Christian Academy is accredited by AdvancEd and the South Carolina Independent School Association. We provide our 330+ students in K3 - 12, a college preparatory curriculum designed for students of average and above average ability. The mission of St. John's Christian Academy is to promote academic excellence and foster spiritual growth through a college preparatory curriculum in a Christian environment.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. John's Christian Academy cost?

St. John's Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.

What schools are St. John's Christian Academy often compared to?

St. John's Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Northwood Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. John's Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of St. John's Christian Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What sports does St. John's Christian Academy offer?

St. John's Christian Academy offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball and Weightlifting.

What is St. John's Christian Academy's ranking?

St. John's Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for St. John's Christian Academy?

The application deadline for St. John's Christian 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 $10,006 for elementary schools and $10,252 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).