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Laurens County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 360 students in Laurens County, SC (there are 17 public schools, serving 8,363 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 100%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
50% of private schools in Laurens County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Laurens County 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 County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Thornwell Middle & High School
Thornwell Middle & High School
Gr: 6-12 | 201 students
Presbyterian
203 W Calhoun Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 938-2796
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
360 Students
72,685 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
6,625 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 and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,796
$9,690
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.57
# 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

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

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