Palmetto Academy in Charleston, SC, is a Christian鈥揳ffiliated special education school serving 14 students in grades 9 through 12 in a suburban community.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 4:1 with 4 full鈥搕ime teachers supporting its high school program.
Approximately 29% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity in the enrollment.
Palmetto Academy is one of several private schools in Charleston, offering specialized education within a small enrollment setting.
High school tuition aligns with local private school averages, supporting families seeking specialized education options in the Charleston area.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Palmetto Academy?
The application deadline for Palmetto Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91黑料s
The nearest high school to Palmetto Academy is James Island Christian School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Charles Towne Montessori School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Andrews Presbyterian Weekday School (0.3 miles away)
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St. Andrews Presbyterian Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
712 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-1621
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-1621
0.9 miles
Gr: NS | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
56 Leinbach Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
1 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Addlestone Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
1639 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1105
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1105
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Tuition listed
Ashley River Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1101 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-2681
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-2681
1.7 miles
Gr: NS | 150 students
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