About the School
- Palmetto Baptist Academy in Columbia, SC enrolls 39 co–ed students from kindergarten through 12th grade in an urban community.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 5 total teachers providing regular elementary and secondary education.
- Founded with a Baptist and Christian religious affiliation, it is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools and other religious school associations.
- Approximately 28% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
- Located near other Columbia private schools, Palmetto Baptist Academy offers K–12 education with an emphasis on religious orientation in a large town setting.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Palmetto Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for Palmetto Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(803) 469-3475
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Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 20
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Avg. class size: 23 students
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411 South Maple Street
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(803) 783-8838
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 8-11 | 8 students
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Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students
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Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
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(803) 254-6736
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 932 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 20
Episcopal
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
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(803) 776-0295
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 8-11 | 8 students
Christian
724 Crosshill Rd
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 574-1239
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 6 students
Special Education School (Christian)
545 Alexander Cir
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-4028
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students
Montessori School
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(803) 772-3317
Distance: 0.8 mi
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Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 20
Episcopal
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(803) 765-2309
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
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Extracurriculars: 11
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411 South Maple Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 8-11 | 8 students
Christian
724 Crosshill Rd
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 574-1239
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
3700 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 932 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 20
Episcopal
3000 S Beltline Blvd
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(803) 765-2309
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
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Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Distance: 1.6 mi
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Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 11
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(803) 783-8838
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
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