Below Average
#175 of 192 private schools in SC
Palmetto Christian Academy
School · Mount Pleasant, SC
A private school in Mount Pleasant, SC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
361 EGYPT RD, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
- 11.3:1 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 Palmetto Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,303/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Pleasant), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,215
Median home value
$672,400
Median rent
$1,973/mo
College educated
66.6%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29464; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| University School of the LowcountryPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 3–12 | 4.0 mi | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Palmetto Christian Academy is listed in Mount Pleasant, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Palmetto Christian Academy
Palmetto Christian Academy is a private school in Mount Pleasant, SC, serving approximately 605 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmetto Christian Academy
What grades does Palmetto Christian Academy serve?
Palmetto Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Palmetto Christian Academy?
Palmetto Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Christian Academy is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Palmetto Christian Academy rank in SC?
Palmetto Christian Academy ranks #175 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Palmetto Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmetto Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Palmetto Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Palmetto Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Palmetto Christian Academy a religious school?
Palmetto Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Charleston County
- Phone
- (843) 881-9967
- Area population (ZIP 29464)
- 51,758
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 29464; 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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