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Johnston Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 226 students in Johnston, SC, 14% of all K-12 students in Johnston, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Johnston, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Johnston, SC (2026-27)

Map of Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy
Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 5
1296 Columbia Rd
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-4794
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Johnston, SC Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
226
Students
$5,000
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
2%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Johnston)
This State (SC)
# Schools
1 School
434 Schools
# Students
226 Students
72,685 Students
% Students of Color
2%
19%
0.15
0.57
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
208 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
92%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
14 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
6%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
32 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
50%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$9,690
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Johnston, SC?
1 private schools are located in Johnston, SC.
What percentage of students in Johnston go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Johnston are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Johnston?
100% of private schools in Johnston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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