Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Dorchester Academy
About the School
- 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.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Dorchester Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Grade 8 has 43 students the largest enrollment is in Grade 8, while Grade 12 is smallest at 17.
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
374 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorchester Academy's ranking?
Dorchester Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Dorchester Academy?
The application deadline for Dorchester Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Gr: PK-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
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Christian
204 West Main Street
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 697-1749
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 661 students
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Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Distance: 30.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
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(843) 697-1749
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 661 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
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Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Distance: 30.8 mi
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Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
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(843) 873-1643
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(843) 866-2662
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