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Marion County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 542 students in Marion County, SC (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,808 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Marion County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Marion County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Pee Dee Academy
Pee Dee Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students
Sports: 10
2903 E Hwy 76
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1771
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Mullins Marion Christian School Photo
Mullins Marion Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
214 Drew Rd
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-5112
(3)
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
542 Students
72,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,760
$9,669
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$474
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
3%
# Black Students
8 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
445 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
82%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
78 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
14%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Marion County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Marion County, SC is Pee Dee Academy.
How many private schools are located in Marion County?
2 private schools are located in Marion County.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marion County?
100% of private schools in Marion County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).
Which private schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?

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