Praise Christian Academy in Port Royal, SC, is a co–ed private school serving grades PK through 12 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 171 students total, with 135 attending K–12 classes, and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 16 teachers.
The student body includes 20.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Praise Christian Academy is affiliated with the Assembly of God and offers religious–based education consistent with that orientation.
Tuition and acceptance rates are in line with local private school averages in the Beaufort area; the school is part of a small group of nearby private schools serving rural Port Royal.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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 Praise Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Praise Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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