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Colleton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 686 students in Colleton County, SC (there are 10 public schools, serving 4,842 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
75% of private schools in Colleton County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Colleton County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Colleton Preparatory Academy
Colleton Preparatory Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 535 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
165 Academy Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
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Map of Community Christian Academy
Community Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Baptist
15893 Bells Hwy
Lodge, SC 29082
(843) 866-2662
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Map of Faith Baptist Academy
Faith Baptist Academy
Gr: K | 26 students
Christian
64 Hendersonville Hwy
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-2269
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Map of North Walterboro Christian Academy
North Walterboro Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students
Baptist
2177 Jefferies Hwy
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 539-1618
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Colleton County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Majestic Dove Christian Academy
Majestic Dove Christian Academy
Gr: K | 1 student
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
1261 Red Oak Road
Cottageville, SC 29435
(843) 835-5602
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
686 Students
72,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
66 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1176
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$9,669

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
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
11 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
13 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
417 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
60%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
259 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
37%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
14 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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