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#91 of 192 private schools in SC
Top 47% of private schools
First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest
School · Greenville, SC
A private school in Greenville, SC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
829 GARLINGTON RD, Greenville, SC 29615
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in SC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
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Where First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,116/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,200
Median home value
$348,600
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,037 | Compare → |
| Greenville Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Cyber Academy of South CarolinaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 3,493 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest is listed in Greenville, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest
First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest is a private school in Greenville, SC, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest
What grades does First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest serve?
First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest?
First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest?
The student-teacher ratio at First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest rank in SC?
First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest ranks #91 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest's MySchoolScout rating?
First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest a private school?
Yes, First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest a religious school?
First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Gender Split
- 36% M / 64% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 179 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Greenville County
- Phone
- (864) 678-5107
- Area population (ZIP 29615)
- 38,709
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29615; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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