The Archibald Rutledge Academy, named for South Carolina’s Poet Laureate, is an independent school, fully accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association. The school offers advanced placement, comprehensive college preparatory and general curricula for students in grades K4 - 12, as well as, a preschool for three-year-olds.

Located in McClellanville, South Carolina, ( 25 minutes from Mt. Pleasant and 20 minutes from Georgetown ) ARA draws students from across the lowcountry. Small class sizes, community involvement, and a record of academic excellence have made the school an attractive educational alternative for over 30 years.