Christian K-12 school in Greenville, SC with specialized programs for students with learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD
First Presbyterian Academy is a Christian K-12 school in Greenville, SC that explicitly supports students with mild learning differences, ADD/ADHD, and learning disabilities. With an average class size of 16 students and dedicated learning difference programs, the school provides structured support for students who benefit from smaller group instruction and individualized attention within a college-preparatory setting.
The school combines rigorous academics—including advanced courses in math, science, and humanities—with a comprehensive support system designed to help students with learning differences succeed. Faculty are trained to work with students who need accommodation strategies, and the school's learning programs address the specific needs of students with ADD/ADHD and other mild learning differences, allowing them to access grade-level content with appropriate scaffolding and modifications.
First Presbyterian Academy serves 579 students across multiple campuses, with tuition ranging from $3,500 for part-time pre-K to $12,925 for grades 9-12. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis and welcomes applications from families seeking a faith-based education for children with learning differences. Contact Admissions Director Kathleen Garrison at (864) 678-5107 or visit firstpresacademy.com for more information about enrollment and the school's support programs.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-12
Students579
Class Size16:1 ratio
Tuition$12,500
Est.1953
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
National Association of College Admissions Counselors, AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement, South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA, Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), National Association of Elementary School Principals, National Association of Secondary School Principals, National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1953 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,500 |
| Tuition Notes | K2&K3(Downtown): $3,500-$6,900 depending on # of days per week K4(Downtown) $5,250-$7,100 depending on # of days per week K5&K6(Downtown): $8,800. K3(Shannon Forest) 1/2 day: $2,550-$4,950 depending on # of days per week K3(Shannon Forest) Full day: $3,550-$6,900 depending on # of days per week K4(Shannon Forest): $5,250-$7,100 depending on # of days per week K5:$8,800 1st - 5th Grade: $9,900 6th - 8th Grade: $11,220 9th - 12th Grade: $12,925(Does not include application, enrollment or operations and tech fee) |
| Total Students | 579 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 53 |
| Average Class Size | 16 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Kathleen Garrison |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 100 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 7 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
Advanced Courses
BiologyCalculusChemistryComputerEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureEnvironmental ScienceEuropean HistoryMusic TheoryU.S. History
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Golf · Soccer · Swimming · Track and Field · Volleyball · Weightlifting |
| Clubs and Organizations | Concert Choir · Fine Arts · Intramurals · Key Club · National Honor Society · National Junior Honor Society · Service Learning · Student Government · Yearbook · Club or Organization: · Central Spirit · Discover Small Group Bible Studies · Speech and Debate · Student Ambassadors · Youth in Government · Arts and Music Programs: · Lower School Choir · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Barbell Club · Lower School Running Club |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) · National Association of College Admissions Counselors · AdvancED · Southern Association of Colleges and Schools · Council on Accreditation and School Improvement · South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA · Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) · National Association of Elementary School Principals · National Association of Secondary School Principals · National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Other |
| Average SAT Score | 1160 |
| Average ACT Score | 21 |
Contact the school
(864) 678-5107829 Garlington Road, Greenville, South Carolina 29615
www.firstpresacademy.com