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Abbeville County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 191 students in Abbeville County, SC (there are 10 public schools, serving 2,966 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Abbeville County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Abbeville County (2026-27)

Map of Cold Springs Mennonite School
Cold Springs Mennonite School
Gr: K-12 | 72 students
Mennonite
168 Cold Springs Church Rd
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 446-2275
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Map of Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Baptist
2918 Hwy 72 E
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 229-3377
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Map of Shiloh Christian School
Shiloh Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 2
Mennonite
2604 Highway 184 W
Due West, SC 29639
(864) 379-3218
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
191 Students
72,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Average Class Size
4 students
14 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
177 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
90%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
12 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
6%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
2 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Abbeville County, SC?
3 private schools are located in Abbeville County, SC.
What percentage of students in Abbeville County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Abbeville County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Abbeville County?
100% of private schools in Abbeville County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Baptist).
Which private schools in Abbeville County are often viewed compared to one another?

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