Orangeburg Prep is known for the excellence of its academic program.
We strive to provide our students with an appropriate education to successfully attend the college of their choice.
Our faculty and staff are committed to the guiding of, providing of, and the caring of our students.
In addition to striving for our outstanding academics, Orangeburg Prep seeks to provide many enriching extra-curricular activities.
The success we experience in extra-curricular pursuits is the result of the students, their sponsors, and their coaches working together.
Strong parental support of these activities is encouraged. The lessons learned in these activities play a large role in the development of strong self-concepts and will help guide the future of these students.
Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Inc., seeks to provide a quality education which prepares students to meet the academic demands of college and to lead productive and fulfilling lives in a complex world.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,764
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Orangeburg Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
558 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Orangeburg Preparatory School cost?
Orangeburg Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $7,764 for private students.
What schools are Orangeburg Preparatory School often compared to?
Orangeburg Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like Orangeburg Christian Academy, Holly Hill Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Orangeburg Preparatory School's ranking?
Orangeburg Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Orangeburg Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Orangeburg Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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