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Dorchester Academy

234 Academy Rd
Saint George, SC 29477

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Tel: (843) 563-9511

www.dorchesteracademy.org

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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)

Top-Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 374 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

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Student Body

Total Students

374 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Dorchester Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 374 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Dorchester County, SC is $7,834 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).