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Newberry County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 268 students in Newberry County, SC (there are 13 public schools, serving 4,964 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
50% of private schools in Newberry County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Newberry County (2026-27)

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Newberry Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
2055 Smith Rd
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 276-2760
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Newberry Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
2004 Colony Church Rd
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-1982
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
268 Students
72,685 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1176
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,063
$9,690
Average Summer Program Cost
$160
$474
Average % on Financial Aid
100%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$200
$3,592
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.57
# 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
5 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
8 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
150 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
56%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
101 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
38%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Newberry County, SC?
2 private schools are located in Newberry County, SC.
What percentage of students in Newberry County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Newberry County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newberry County?
50% of private schools in Newberry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Newberry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Newberry County include: Newberry Christian Academy vs. Newberry Academy, Newberry Academy vs. Newberry Christian Academy

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