Calhoun Academy (Top Ranked 糖心原创 for 2026-27)

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Calhoun Academy

81 Academy Road Saint Matthews, SC 29135

Tel: (803) 874-2734

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 504 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,114
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 504 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,114
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Calhoun Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Calhoun Academy
Pre-K	74
Kind	41
1	33
2	28
3	31
4	29
5	32
6	35
7	28
8	32
9	30
10	42
11	32
12	37

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1969

School Motto

Engage Challenge Succeed

Student Body

Total Students

504 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

23%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,114

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Tuition Notes

Price varies by grade

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

98%

Admissions Director

Virginia Haigler

Admissions Associate

Jacquelyn Fogle

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Flag FootballFootball

GolfSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Weightlifting

Colors

Blue, Gold

School Mascot

Cavalier

School Notes

At Calhoun Academy, we hope to increase the student's ability to think rationally, to express thought clearly, and to read and listen with understanding.
We want to encourage each student to develop the traditional American values of honesty, respect for fellow human beings, rights of others, respect for authority, self-respect, morality, patriotism, physical and mental well being.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Calhoun Academy cost?

Calhoun Academy's tuition is approximately $6,114 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Calhoun Academy?

The acceptance rate of Calhoun Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.

What sports does Calhoun Academy offer?

Calhoun Academy offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting.

What is Calhoun Academy's ranking?

Calhoun Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Calhoun Academy?

The application deadline for Calhoun Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $9,324 for elementary schools and $9,591 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).