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The Promise School

Special education school · Grades 1–5

Mount Pleasant, SC

204 Royall Ave, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 96% of special education schools nationwide

In Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, The Promise School is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 5th grade. About 11 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of special education schools nationwide. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–5
Students
11
Teachers
6.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 5 girls, 6 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 96% of special education schools nationwide (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by grade

    11
    21
    35
    54

    Student body

    White82%
    Two or more races18%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in South Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Promise School whether it takes part.

    More about South Carolina's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about The Promise School

    What grades does The Promise School serve?

    The Promise School serves grades 1–5.

    How many students attend The Promise School?

    About 11 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Promise School?

    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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