St. Peters Academy

St. Peters Academy serves 37 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. The student:teacher of St.
Peters Academy is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is African Methodist Episcopal.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Acceptance rate: 25%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Peters Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
St. Peters Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 81%
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Peters Academy cost?
St. Peters Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Peters Academy?
The acceptance rate of St. Peters Academy is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. St. Peters Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in South Carolina with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from St. Peters Academy?
St. Peters Academy famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
What is St. Peters Academy's ranking?
St. Peters Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for St. Peters Academy?
The application deadline for St. Peters Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Acceptance rate: 25%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Charleston County, SC is $18,114 for elementary schools and $21,621 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Charleston County, SC is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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