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Camperdown Academy

Greenville, South CarolinaAccepting Students(864) 244-8899

Specialized school in Greenville, SC for gifted students with dyslexia, grades 1-8. Small classes, personalized instruction

Camperdown Academy is a specialized school in Greenville, SC serving gifted and capable students with dyslexia in grades 1–8. The school uses a multisensory, individualized approach grounded in Orton-Gillingham methodology—one of the most evidence-based approaches for dyslexia intervention. As one of only a handful of schools nationwide accredited by the Orton-Gillingham Academy as both a training and teaching institution, Camperdown combines expert instruction with a supportive learning environment designed to build both academic skills and self-confidence.

With an average class size of just 10 students and a teacher-to-student ratio of approximately 1:3.5, students receive personalized attention tailored to their learning style. The school also supports students with ADD/ADHD and other learning differences. Beyond academics, Camperdown offers sports (basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, cross country) and extracurricular clubs, plus flexible Late Stay options for working families. A summer program is available for additional support.

Camperdown's track record speaks for itself: a 98.8% high school graduation rate among alumni. Tuition ranges from $23,500 to $28,000 depending on grade level, with 20% of families receiving financial aid (average grant: $4,000). Admissions use a rolling deadline, and the school maintains a 99% acceptance rate, making it accessible to families seeking specialized dyslexia intervention.

At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades1-8
Students182
Class Size10:1 ratio
Tuition$23,500
Fin. Aid20% receive aid
Est.1986
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Orton Gillingham Academy of Practioners and Educators
Southern Association of Independent Schools, South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA

School Information

School TypeSpecial Education School
Year Founded1986
Yearly Tuition Cost$23,500
Tuition Notes$28,000 for grades 3-8 $23,500 for grades 1-2
Total Students182
Total Classroom Teachers51
Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree50
Average Class Size10
Grades Offered1-8

Admissions Information

Admissions DirectorKeri Knisley
Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling
Acceptance Rate99
Percent on Financial Aid20
Average Financial Aid Grant$4,000

Student Body Information

Student Body TypeCo-ed
Percent of Students of Color3

Academic Programs Information

Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia

Sports and Extracurricular Information

SportsBasketball · Cross Country · Golf · Soccer · Tennis · Volleyball
Clubs and OrganizationsLate Stay options

Additional Information

Classroom Dress CodeCasual
School MembershipsOrton Gillingham Academy of Practioners and Educators · Southern Association of Independent Schools · South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA
Religious AffiliationsNonsectarian
School Calendarwww.camperdown.org/calendar.cfm
Summer Program DetailsView Summer Program Details
Summer Program Cost$2,000
Summer School OfferedYes

Contact the school

(864) 244-8899
65 Verdae Commons Drive, Greenville, South Carolina 29607
www.camperdown.org
(864) 244-8899

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