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Barnwell County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 312 students in Barnwell County, SC (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,129 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Barnwell County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Barnwell County (2026-27)

Map of Barnwell Christian School
Barnwell Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 56 students
Mennonite
5675 Hwy 70
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-2100
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Map of Calvary Fellowship Mennonite
Calvary Fellowship Mennonite
Gr: 1-11 | 24 students
Mennonite
2436 Healing Springs Rd
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-2876
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Map of Jefferson Davis Academy
Jefferson Davis Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
5061 Hilda Rd
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-2476
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Map of Winfield Heights Christian Kindergarten
Winfield Heights Christian Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
315 Chester St
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3832
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
312 Students
72,685 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
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
7 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
265 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
85%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
35 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
11%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Barnwell County, SC?
4 private schools are located in Barnwell County, SC.
What percentage of students in Barnwell County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Barnwell County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Barnwell County?
100% of private schools in Barnwell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).
Which private schools in Barnwell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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