Sumter Academy provides a specific and individualized curriculum for each student in order to ensure academic success of students who have difficulty in more traditional settings.
We believe that each child should not only be successful, but should feel confident and ready to move on to the next level of education.
Sumter Academy offers instruction for students enrolled in second through twelfth grade.
We offer a low student to teacher ratio, the maximum capacity of each class being twelve students.
Sumter Academy also offers participation in clubs and organizations including First Priority, D.A.R.E., Yearbook Staff and School Event Committees.
Sumter Academy’s daily lunch program is provided by local restaurants including KFC, Peking House, Burger King, Sonic, and Jersey Mikes, to name a few.
Lunch selections are chosen and paid for on a weekly basis.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
4 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sumter Academy?
The application deadline for Sumter Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is Bethel Child Care Learning Center (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
1500 Hallbrook Dr
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 695-1400
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 695-1400
31.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Glenforest School
Special Education School
1041 Harbor Dr
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7622
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7622
42.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
The King's Academy
(Christian)
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
39.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Child Care Learning Center
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Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-5340
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-5340
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(803) 775-4406
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