Established in 1966, Dorchester Academy is a member of the South Carolina Independent School Association.
With an enrollment of approximately 440, D.A.
serves students from grades K4 through 12.
In the spring of 2004, the school was awarded SCISA Advanced Accreditation.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 361 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 1% State avg.: 15% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is North Walterboro Christian Academy (13.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bowman Southern Methodist Kindergarten (7.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bowman Southern Methodist Kindergarten (7.7 miles away)
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BowmanBowman Southern Methodist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)Po Box 217
Bowman, SC, 29018
(803)829-2352Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)7.7 mi | 5 students | Gr. PK-KG -
WalterboroFirst Baptist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)Po Box 650
Walterboro, SC, 29488
(843)549-2181Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)13.4 mi | 31 students | Gr. PK-KG -
WalterboroNorth Walterboro Christian Academy
(Baptist)Po Box 905
Walterboro, SC, 29488
(843)538-8080(Baptist)13.4 mi | 89 students | Gr. KG-12 -
BowmanBowman Academy
(Non-sectarian)Po Box 98
Bowman, SC, 29018
(803)829-2770(Non-sectarian)13.6 mi | 82 students | Gr. 1-12 -
Holly HillHolly Hill AcademyPo Box 757
Holly Hill, SC, 29059
(803)496-324313.6 mi | 283 students | Gr. KG-12
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