Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,625
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Newberry Academy
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,625
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
240 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 18%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform Policy
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
2K-4K $4,300
5K $4,875
1st-12th $6,150
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Katie Tomljenovic-Sadler
Admissions Associate
Katie Tomljenovic-Sadler
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Beta ClubChess Club
Girls Scouts of AmericaJunior Civitan
Lego ClubStudent Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
School Notes
- For over 50 years, Newberry Academy has been the school of choice for families in the Newberry, Prosperity, Pomaria, Chapin, and surrounding areas.
- We offer a challenging academic curriculum for grades 2K-12th in a small, safe, and nuturing environment with a strong emphasis on respect and high moral character.
- Our extracurricular programs include a wide range of academic competition teams, performing arts, and an award winning athletic program.
- Interested families may visit our school website at www.newberryacademy.com or call our main office at 803-276-2760 to arrange a tour.
- 2K-12th Grades
- 9 to 1 student/ teacher campus ratio
- 100% college acceptance rate for recent graduates
- 98% student participation in Performing Arts
- Multiple state and nationally recognized student honors including National Merit and Jr. Civitan State Governor
- 89% student participation in Athletics, with numberous State Championships won over the last several years
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Newberry Academy cost?
Newberry Academy's tuition is approximately $5,625 for private students and $160 for summer students.
What schools are Newberry Academy often compared to?
Newberry Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Newberry Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Newberry Academy?
The acceptance rate of Newberry Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
What sports does Newberry Academy offer?
Newberry Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Swimming and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Newberry Academy?
The application deadline for Newberry Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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