Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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 (2026-27)
- 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
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
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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(843) 873-1643
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(843) 697-1749
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
204 West Main Street
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 697-1749
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 661 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
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
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
204 West Main Street
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 697-1749
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 661 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
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
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
204 West Main Street
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 697-1749
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
142 Bunch Ford Rd
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 206-0482
Distance: 18.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 535 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
165 Academy Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students
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Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 539-1618
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 661 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Distance: 23.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Baptist
15893 Bells Hwy
Lodge, SC 29082
(843) 866-2662
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
142 Bunch Ford Rd
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 206-0482
Distance: 18.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 535 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
165 Academy Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students
Baptist
2177 Jefferies Hwy
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 539-1618
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 661 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Distance: 23.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Baptist
15893 Bells Hwy
Lodge, SC 29082
(843) 866-2662
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
142 Bunch Ford Rd
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 206-0482
Distance: 18.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 535 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
165 Academy Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students
Baptist
2177 Jefferies Hwy
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 539-1618
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 661 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Distance: 23.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Baptist
15893 Bells Hwy
Lodge, SC 29082
(843) 866-2662
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
142 Bunch Ford Rd
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 206-0482
Distance: 18.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 535 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
165 Academy Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students
Baptist
2177 Jefferies Hwy
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 539-1618
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 661 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Distance: 24.0 mi
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