Colleton Preparatory Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 535 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Colleton Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Colleton Preparatory Academy
Pre-K	89
Kind	30
1	36
2	36
3	36
4	36
5	36
6	36
7	36
8	36
9	20
10	36
11	36
12	36

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1966

Student Body

Total Students

535 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

15 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Dual Enrollment College Algebra/PrecalculusDual Enrollment English 101/102

Dual Enrollment Govt/EconDual Enrollment Music Appreciation or Theatre

Dual Enrollment Public SpeakingDual Enrollment Spanish 101/102

Dual Enrollment US History 111/112

Average SAT score

1250

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Flag FootballFootball

GolfSoccer

SoftballTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

WeightliftingWrestling

School Notes

Colleton Preparatory Academy believes that the goal of education is to promote right, reason, moral responsibility and to teach critical thinking skills.
Accordingly it emphasizes academic studies that put the students in touch with the fundamental principles of language, literature, social studies, science, and mathematics in such a manner that he/she may continue to learn throughout life.
We teach to enable each students to reach the maximum level of achievement of which he or she is capable rather that to a minimun level of achievement.

School Motto: Creating leaders for a changing world.
School Mascot: War Hawks

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
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How much does Colleton Preparatory Academy cost?

Colleton Preparatory Academy's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.

What schools are Colleton Preparatory Academy often compared to?

Colleton Preparatory Academy is often viewed alongside schools like North Walterboro Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

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What sports does Colleton Preparatory Academy offer?

Colleton Preparatory Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Colleton Preparatory Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for most sports offered.

What is Colleton Preparatory Academy's ranking?

Colleton Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Colleton Preparatory Academy?

The application deadline for Colleton Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $10,006 for elementary schools and $10,247 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).