Thomas Heyward Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 293 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,780
Acceptance rate: 81%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Thomas Heyward Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Thomas Heyward Academy
Pre-K	20
Kind	11
1	13
2	18
3	19
4	17
5	18
6	23
7	24
8	25
9	15
10	31
11	26
12	33

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Year Founded

1970

Student Body

Total Students

293 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

33%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

2 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,780

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Acceptance Rate

81%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

MarksmanshipSoftball

Volleyball

School Notes

Thomas Heyward Academy is an independent, college preparatory school serving Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Our mission is to foster a life-long passion for learning, leading and serving in a diverse world. We are dedicated to the development of each student in mind and body through academics, arts and athletics in a safe and engaging environment. The school is equally committed to the development of each student`s character, with an emphasis on compassion, integrity, perseverance, respect and responsibility.

School Motto: Founded in Knowledge...Prepared for Life
School Mascot: Rebels

Old Fashioned Values with 21st Century Learning in a Warm, Friendly Environment

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Thomas Heyward Academy cost?

Thomas Heyward Academy's tuition is approximately $6,780 for private students.

What schools are Thomas Heyward Academy often compared to?

Thomas Heyward Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Step Of Faith Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Thomas Heyward Academy?

The acceptance rate of Thomas Heyward Academy is 81%, which is lower than the national average of 89%. Thomas Heyward Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in South Carolina with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Thomas Heyward Academy offer?

Thomas Heyward Academy offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Marksmanship, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Thomas Heyward Academy's ranking?

Thomas Heyward Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Thomas Heyward Academy?

The application deadline for Thomas Heyward Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

After serching and making comparisons to other schools in the South Carolina low country area (Jasper, Beaufort Counties), there is no doubt that Thomas Heyward is a superior academic and extracurricular environment. The college acceptance/attendance rate is in the high 90's. The school environemnt gives parents confidence that thier children are in good hands, all day long. I only wish I had the opporunity send our son there sooner.

- Posted by Parent - bob.n

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $10,006 for elementary schools and $10,247 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).