Small World Academy in Sharon, SC, serves 80 students in a nonsectarian early childhood program with enrollment focused on pre–kindergarten.
The academy operates in a rural community and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 40:1 with two teachers on staff.
Small World Academy's program primarily covers pre–kindergarten with a total of 20 students enrolled in K–12 grades.
Located near Rock Hill, SC, the school offers an early childhood option distinct from nearby K–12 private schools in the York County area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Small World Academy often compared to?
Small World Academy is often viewed alongside schools like The Academy of Young Scholars by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Small World Academy?
The application deadline for Small World Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
Popular comparisons: Small World Academy vs. The Academy of Young Scholars
The nearest high school and elementary school to Small World Academy is New Hope Carolinas (17.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (17.3 miles away)
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The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
415 Clouds Way
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-0101
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-0101
17.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
New Hope Carolinas
Alternative School
101 Sedgewood Dr
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-9300
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-9300
17.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students
Next Generation Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1249 Oakdale Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-8405
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-8405
18.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
215 E Main St
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-7885
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-7885
18.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
41 Withers/wts Bldg Winthrop Univ
Rock Hill, SC 29733
(803) 323-2219
Rock Hill, SC 29733
(803) 323-2219
18.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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