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Best Colleton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Colleton County Private Schools (2026)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearColleton County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20195
20186
20176
20166
20157
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# Students
686 Students
72,833 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearColleton County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025172174179
2024172170172
2023128169174
2022131173185
2021131168180
2020131160171
2019115161175
201896159172
201793166180
201682162178
2015103153167
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% Average Students of Color
4%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearColleton County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20254%18%34%
20244%18%34%
20235%18%33%
20225%18%33%
20215%18%32%
20205%18%32%
20199%17%31%
20189%17%31%
201716%17%32%
201618%17%32%
201514%18%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
66 Teachers
6,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearColleton County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202510:111:111:1
202410:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
20198:111:112:1
20188:111:112:1
20178:111:112:1
20167:111:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearColleton County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202550%50%55%
202450%50%54%
202350%48%54%
202250%48%54%
202150%48%54%
202050%48%54%
201950%49%53%
201850%47%53%
201750%48%53%
201650%48%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearColleton County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025151415
2024151415
2023151415
2022151415
2021151315
2020151315
2019151315
2018151415
2017151415
2016181415
2015151415
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Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1173

SAT Score Trends (2024-2025)

YearColleton County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025125011731233
2024125011791230
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2024-2025)

YearColleton County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025242426
2024242426
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$10,534

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearColleton County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025$5,000$10,691$15,012
2024$5,000$8,286$13,254
2023$5,000$8,179$12,626
2022$5,000$7,395$12,187
2021$5,000$6,966$11,800
2020$5,000$6,762$11,512
2019$5,000$6,739$11,293
2018$5,000$6,539$11,017
2017$5,000$6,394$10,708
2016$5,000$7,377$10,356
2015$4,800$7,219$9,939
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearColleton County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20250.510.570.65
20240.510.570.65
20230.360.560.65
20220.360.550.64
20210.360.550.64
20200.360.540.64
20190.160.530.63
20180.160.530.63
20170.230.510.61
20160.230.510.61
20150.290.520.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearColleton County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20252%3%9%
20242%3%9%
20232%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
13 Students
3,582 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearColleton County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20252%5%7%
20242%5%7%
20233%6%8%
20223%5%7%
20213%5%7%
20203%6%8%
20197%6%7%
20187%6%7%
20176%5%7%
20166%5%7%
20156%6%8%
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# White Students
417 Students
40,580 Students
% White Students
60%
57%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearColleton County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202560%57%52%
202460%57%52%
202378%58%52%
202279%59%54%
202179%60%54%
202079%61%54%
201991%63%56%
201891%63%56%
201788%64%58%
201688%64%58%
201584%64%58%
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# 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
259 Students
24,080 Students
% of Others Students
37%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearColleton County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202536%33%26%
202436%33%26%
202317%32%25%
202217%32%25%
202117%31%25%
202017%29%24%
20191%27%24%
20181%27%23%
20175%28%22%
20165%28%22%
20159%27%21%
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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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