Patrick Henry Academy (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Patrick Henry Academy

8766 Savannah Hwy
Estill, SC 29918

Tel: (803) 625-2440

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Patrick Henry Academy is a college preparatory school which provides a safe, family-oriented atmosphere while guiding students to be contributing members of society.

Patrick Henry Academy seeks to provide an opportunity for students to reach their highest potential, mentally, physically, as well as socially and morally, in preparation for college entrance and for life.

It aims to give them a greater appreciation of American heritage of freedom under law, justice, free enterprise, and the underlying spiritual foundations of this country.

It seeks to fulfill these objectives through a balanced program designed to encourage and aid each student to achieve excellence in scholarships, strength in character, responsibility, in citizenship, and harmony in relations with others.

Through these efforts the Academy hopes to make a great contribution to the future leadership of our community, state and nation.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 309 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Patrick Henry Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

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Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1965

Student Body

Total Students

309 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 18%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Mascot: Patriot

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 309 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).