St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 69 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,841
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School
Pre-K	8
Kind	11
1	4
2	8
3	6
4	3
5	16
8	13

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Year Founded

1941

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Student Body

Total Students

69 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

56%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniform (navy and light blue)

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,841

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Tuition Notes

Catholic students are subsidized by their parish. Tuition for non-Catholic students is $5008.

% on Financial Aid

15%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Patti Lanthier

Admissions Associate

Cindy Hoops

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Art ClubBattle of the Brains (Final Four)

BETA ClubEnvironment Club (State Award)

Fitness ClubGuitar Club

MATHCOUNTSScience and Technology Club

School Notes

Students scored in top 10% of the USA on standardized tests! 8th grade students receive high school credits.
Participation in Clemson University Foreign Language Declamation.

School Motto: EMPOWERING GOD'S CHILDREN To be the best they can be...

Students achieved state ranking on National Spanish Exam
School Band/Orchestra
School-wide community service efforts
Effective environment protection program

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School cost?

St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School's tuition is approximately $3,841 for private students.

What schools are St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School often compared to?

St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Oakbrook Preparatory School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What is St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School's ranking?

St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Spartanburg County, SC is $5,029 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Spartanburg County, SC is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).