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#191 of 192 private schools in SC
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown
Elementary School · Greenville, SC
A private elementary school in Greenville, SC serving grades Pre-K – T1.
200 W WASHINGTON ST, Greenville, SC 29601
- 18:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where First Presbyterian Academy Downtown 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 83Very 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
$73,321
Median home value
$583,200
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
31.5%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29601; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown is listed in Greenville, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Presbyterian Academy Downtown
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown is a private elementary school in Greenville, SC, serving approximately 36 students in grades Pre-K-T1 with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Presbyterian Academy Downtown
What grades does First Presbyterian Academy Downtown serve?
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown serves students in grades Pre-K through T1.
How many students attend First Presbyterian Academy Downtown?
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Presbyterian Academy Downtown?
The student-teacher ratio at First Presbyterian Academy Downtown is 18:1. 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 Downtown rank in SC?
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown ranks #191 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is First Presbyterian Academy Downtown's MySchoolScout rating?
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Downtown a private school?
Yes, First Presbyterian Academy Downtown is a private coeducational school with a Presbyterian 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 Downtown a religious school?
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – T1
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Presbyterian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Greenville County
- Phone
- (864) 565-0991
- Area population (ZIP 29601)
- 13,452
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 29601; 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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