St. Peter Lutheran School in Pawleys Island, SC, serves 71 co–ed udents in preschool through kindergarten within a town community setting.
The school is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.
Peter Lutheran School operates early childhood and day care programs with a udent–teacher ratio of 71:1 supported by one teacher.
The school is part of the local private school landscape alongside other early education providers in Pawleys Island, such as Montessori School of Pawleys Island and All Saints Classical Chriian School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Where Learning is Fun!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Peter Lutheran School often compared to?
St. Peter Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Lowcountry Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Peter Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Peter Lutheran School vs. Lowcountry Preparatory School
The nearest high school to St. Peter Lutheran School is Lowcountry Preparatory School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pawleys Island Christian Academy (3.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is All Saints Classical Christian School (2.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
3560 Kings River Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-8524
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-8524
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Montessori School Of Pawleys Island
Montessori School
236 Commerce Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9015
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9015
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 121 students Tuition listed
Pawleys Island Christian Academy
(Christian)
72 True Blue Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9293
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9293
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 139 students
Lowcountry Preparatory School ![Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo]( "Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Amikids Georgetown
All-boys
1590 E CCC Rd
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-5478
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-5478
9.5 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 29 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lowcountry Preparatory School ![Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo]( "Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Amikids Georgetown
All-boys
1590 E CCC Rd
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-5478
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-5478
9.5 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 29 students
The Georgetown School Of Arts And Sciences
Special Program Emphasis
1200 Highmarket St
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 520-4359
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 520-4359
12.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 44 students
Calvary Christian School ![Calvary Christian School Photo]( "Calvary Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
4511 Dick Pond Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2829
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2829
14.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
291 Ronald McNair Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-6222
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-6222
20.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 495 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Pawleys Island Christian Academy
(Christian)
72 True Blue Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9293
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9293
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 139 students
Lowcountry Preparatory School ![Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo]( "Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Amikids Georgetown
All-boys
1590 E CCC Rd
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-5478
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-5478
9.5 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 29 students
St. Michael Catholic School ![St. Michael Catholic School Photo]( "St. Michael Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
542 Cypress Avenue
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 651-6795
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 651-6795
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Georgetown School Of Arts And Sciences
Special Program Emphasis
1200 Highmarket St
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 520-4359
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 520-4359
12.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 44 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3560 Kings River Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-8524
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-8524
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Montessori School Of Pawleys Island
Montessori School
236 Commerce Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9015
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9015
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 121 students Tuition listed
Pawleys Island Christian Academy
(Christian)
72 True Blue Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9293
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9293
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 139 students
Lowcountry Preparatory School ![Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo]( "Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael Catholic School ![St. Michael Catholic School Photo]( "St. Michael Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
542 Cypress Avenue
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 651-6795
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 651-6795
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Sampit Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
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69 Woodland Avenue
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(843) 527-4411
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4411
8769.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Maryville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
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(843) 546-8423
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8423
8771.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Mcdonald Elementary School
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Rank:
3/
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(843) 527-3485
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-3485
8771.8 miles
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(Math: 40% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
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2500 Authuan Maybank Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8516
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8516
8771.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
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Rank:
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(843) 527-4495
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4495
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Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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