Located in Dillon, SC, Avalon Academy serves 111 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
The school operates as a co–ed, nonsectarian private school with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 12 teaching staff.
Avalon Academy's student body includes 20% students of color, reflecting diversity within a small–town enrollment.
Total K–12 enrollment stands at 100 students, providing a full elementary and secondary education span.
The school is positioned among several private schools within a 20–mile radius, offering families alternative educational options in the Dillon area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Avalon Academy?
The application deadline for Avalon Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Avalon Academy is Dillon Christian School (5.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pee Dee Academy (10.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Dillon Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1325 Commerce Dr
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 841-1000
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 841-1000
5.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 335 students
Marion County Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 1895
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 618-1472
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 618-1472
8.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 7 students
2903 E Hwy 76
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1771
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1771
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
214 Drew Rd
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-5112
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-5112
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverside Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3644 Us Highway 74 W
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 521-8249
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 521-8249
18.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 69 students
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