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Kershaw County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 505 students in Kershaw County, SC (there are 19 public schools, serving 12,277 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 Kershaw County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Kershaw County 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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Kershaw County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Pine Grove
Pine Grove
Gr: Inquire with school | 39 students
Special Education School
1500 Chestnut Rd
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-3011
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
505 Students
72,685 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
6,625 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 and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,098
$9,690
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.57
# 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

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

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