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Fairfield County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 241 students in Fairfield County, SC (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,476 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Fairfield County (2026-27)

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Richard Winn Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
Sports: 7
1796 Old Chester Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5494
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
241 Students
72,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
193 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
80%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
37 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
15%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Fairfield County, SC?
1 private schools are located in Fairfield County, SC.
What percentage of students in Fairfield County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Fairfield County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).

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