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Camden Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 505 students in Camden, SC, 12% of all K-12 students in Camden, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
75% of private schools in Camden, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Camden Private Schools (2026-27)

Camden Military Academy Photo
Camden Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys
520 Highway 1 N
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
(2)
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Map of Cornerstone Christian School
Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 127 students
Christian
1542 Albert St
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-8885
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Map of First Baptist Childrens Center
First Baptist Childrens Center
Gr: PK-K | 96 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1201 Broad St
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-9069
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Map of Mount Olivet Christian School
Mount Olivet Christian School
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
Baptist
608 Black River Rd
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 677-0551
(1)
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Camden, SC Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
505
Students
$17,098
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Camden)
This State (SC)
# Schools
4 Schools
433 Schools
# Students
505 Students
72,657 Students
% Students of Color
23%
19%
0.63
0.57
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
48 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
246 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
49%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
180 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
36%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
52 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1176
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,098
$9,669
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Camden, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Camden, SC is Camden Military Academy.
How many private schools are located in Camden?
4 private schools are located in Camden.
What percentage of students in Camden go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Camden are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Camden?
75% of private schools in Camden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Camden are often viewed compared to one another?

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