Laurens Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 263 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,592
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Laurens Academy
Kind	40
1	20
2	22
3	21
4	13
5	20
6	18
7	19
8	19
9	23
10	22
11	18
12	8

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Grade 12 is smallest with 8 students, far below Kindergarten’s 40.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1994

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Student Body

Total Students

263 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

16 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Neat appearance. Boys shirts must be tucked in and pants around waist. Girls dresses must be knee length and shirts can not be tank tops or thinner strapped and must be modest.

Number of AP Courses

11 courses

Advanced Courses

Dual-enrollment credit courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)
South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,592

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Tuition Notes

Amount is based on average tuition. Tuition ranges from $4012-$4986 depending on grade level.

Admissions Director

Lisa Kirk

Admissions Associate

Til Culbertson, Int'l Students

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoftballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Other Activities:

Academic Quiz Bowl TeamBeta Club

Bible ClubBoy Scouts

Fellowship of Christian AthletesInternational Club

Math Quiz Bowl TeamNational Honor Society

Performance ChorusStudent Council

Student NewspaperYearbook

School Notes

Laurens Academy is a college preparatory school in a non-denominational Christian environment.
Our hands-on curriculum, kindergarten through twelfth grade, offers traditional classroom instruction as well as opportunities on and off campus to provide enrichment for all students.
We also offer an extensive dual-enrollment curriculum for high school juniors and seniors through the University of South Carolina.
Students are able to graduate with over 30 hours of college credit.
Our International Program hosts an average of 12 high school students per year representing countries such as: China, Germany, France, Denmark, Italy, Thailand, Mexico, and Spain.
We are confident that you will find faculty and staff members that are interested in your child's success in developing to their full potential academically, emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually.

Prospective students must possess an overall "B" average and be free from discipline issues to apply to Laurens Academy. All students will be screened to assure proper class placement for students' success in our college preparatory curriculum.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Laurens Academy cost?

Laurens Academy's tuition is approximately $4,592 for private students.

What sports does Laurens Academy offer?

Laurens Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Laurens Academy's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for Laurens Academy?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $9,387 for elementary schools and $9,639 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).