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Lake City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 382 students in Lake City, SC, 17% of all K-12 students in Lake City, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Lake City, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lake City Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Carolina Academy
The Carolina Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 382 students
Baptist
351 N Country Club Rd
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
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Lake City, SC Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
382
Students
$5,200
Avg. Tuition
12%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lake City)
This State (SC)
# Schools
1 School
434 Schools
# Students
382 Students
72,685 Students
% Students of Color
12%
19%
0.31
0.57
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
33 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
316 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
83%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
21 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
5%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,200
$9,690

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lake City, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Lake City, SC is The Carolina Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lake City?
1 private schools are located in Lake City.
What percentage of students in Lake City go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Lake City are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lake City?
100% of private schools in Lake City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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