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Laurens Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 360 students in Laurens, SC, 10% of all K-12 students in Laurens, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
50% of private schools in Laurens, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Laurens Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Laurens Academy
Laurens Academy
Gr: K-12 | 263 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
3515 Highway 49
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 682-2324
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Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: 2-3 | 2 students
Baptist
1607 Greenwood Rd
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-4277
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Map of First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Gr: K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
300 W Main Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-7500
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Map of Tender Loving Care Child Care Center
Tender Loving Care Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool
1405 W Main Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-5229
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Laurens, SC Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
360
Students
$3,796
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Laurens)
This State (SC)
# Schools
4 Schools
433 Schools
# Students
360 Students
72,657 Students
% Students of Color
5%
19%
0.37
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# 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
0 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
8 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
277 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
77%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
72 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
20%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,796
$9,669
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Laurens, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Laurens, SC is Laurens Academy.
How many private schools are located in Laurens?
4 private schools are located in Laurens.
What percentage of students in Laurens go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Laurens are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Laurens?
50% of private schools in Laurens are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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