Sonlight Heritage Academy in Columbia, SC serves 8 students in grades 8 through 11 within a suburban community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 2 full–time teachers.
Sonlight Heritage Academy is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools and maintains a Christian educational orientation.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for diversity.
Tuition information is not listed, though average private high school tuition in Columbia is approximately $14,285.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-11
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sonlight Heritage Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sonlight Heritage Academy?
The application deadline for Sonlight Heritage Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Sonlight Heritage Academy is Hope Christian Academy (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Joseph School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kilbourne Park Baptist Church Weekday Preschool (0.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Kilbourne Park Baptist Church Weekday Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4205 Kilbourne Rd
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-3371
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-3371
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 194 students
St. Joseph School ![St. Joseph School Photo]( "St. Joseph School Photo")
(Catholic)
3700 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shandon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3407 Devine St
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 256-1498
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 256-1498
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 47 students Tuition listed
Eastminster Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3200 Trenholm Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 771-1512
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 771-1512
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 241 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Columbia ![Montessori School Of Columbia Photo - Upper Elementary guest reading to Primary level students]( "Montessori School Of Columbia Photo - Upper Elementary guest reading to Primary level students")
Montessori School
411 South Maple Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 139 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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