First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–12
Greenville, SC
829 Garlington Rd, Greenville, SC 29615
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in South Carolina
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Greenville since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Greenville, South Carolina, First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest is a Presbyterian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 397 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in South Carolina. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 397
- Teachers
- 54.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 228 girls, 169 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Presbyterian
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in South Carolina (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 78% of Christian schools in South Carolina.
- Compared with 106 Christian schools in South Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
Help paying tuition in South Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest whether it takes part.
- Parental refundable credit (exceptional needs children, ECENC) · Tax credit or deduction
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest
What grades does First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest serve?
First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest?
About 397 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. South Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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