For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 433 students in Calhoun County, SC (there are 2 public schools, serving 965 public students). 31% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Calhoun County, SC is Calhoun Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
50% of private schools in Calhoun County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).
Top-Ranked Calhoun County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
81 Academy Road
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-2734
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-2734
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Assembly Christian School
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1176 Calhoun Rd
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7349
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7349
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Overview
This County (Calhoun County)
This State (SC)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
433 Students
72,805 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
18%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
41 Teachers
6,594 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,900
$10,536
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,582 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
494 Students
40,580 Students
% White Students
98%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
4 Students
24,093 Students
% of Others Students
1%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Calhoun County, SC?
The top-ranked private schools in Calhoun County, SC is Calhoun Academy.
How many private schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 private schools are located in Calhoun County.
What percentage of students in Calhoun County go to private school?
31% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Calhoun County?
50% of private schools in Calhoun County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).
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