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Best Oconee County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 457 students in Oconee County, SC (there are 17 public schools, serving 10,076 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
78% of private schools in Oconee County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Oconee County Private Schools (2026-27)

Cherokee Creek Boys School Photo
Cherokee Creek Boys School
Gr: 5-10
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-boys
198 Cooper Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-1885
(21)
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Map of Trinity Baptist Preschool
Trinity Baptist Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
210 W South 6th St
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 882-0285
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Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: 6-11 | 5 students
Christian
115 Worley Lane
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 723-3453
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Map of Foothills Christian School
Foothills Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Mennonite
126 Robin Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-1220
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Map of New Haven Christian School
New Haven Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
Baptist
463 Zion Rd
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 247-5444
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Map of Oconee Christian Academy
Oconee Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 146 students
Sports: 6
Christian
150 His Way Cir
Seneca, SC 29672
(864) 882-6925
(4)
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Map of Poplar Springs Sda School
Poplar Springs Sda School
Gr: 1-6 | 7 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4279a S Highway 11
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 638-2347
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Map of Seneca Baptist Church Kindergarten Llc
Seneca Baptist Church Kindergarten Llc
Gr: K | 86 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1080 S Oak St
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 882-6055
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Map of Whetstone Academy Llc
Whetstone Academy Llc
Gr: 5-9 | 21 students
All-boys | Alternative School
186 Brians Lake Rd
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
(864) 638-6005
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
9 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearOconee County Total Schools
20259
20249
202310
202210
202110
202010
201910
201810
20177
20168
20157
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# Students
457 Students
72,849 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOconee County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202557174179
202457170172
202362169174
202256173185
202156168180
202056160171
201956161175
201856159172
201764166180
201663162178
201564153167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOconee County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20256%18%34%
20246%18%34%
20236%18%33%
20229%18%33%
20219%18%32%
20209%18%32%
20195%17%31%
20185%17%31%
20179%17%32%
201610%17%32%
20158%18%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
57 Teachers
6,627 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOconee County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20257:111:111:1
20247:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
20229:111:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
201911:111:112:1
201811:111:112:1
201711:111:112:1
201610:111:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearOconee County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202550%50%55%
202450%50%54%
202350%48%54%
202250%48%54%
202150%48%54%
202050%48%54%
201927%49%53%
201827%47%53%
201750%48%53%
201650%48%52%
201550%49%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOconee County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025111415
2024101415
2023101415
2022101415
2021101315
2020101315
2019131315
2018131415
2017101415
2016101415
2015101415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,310
$9,625

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearOconee County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025$8,310$10,691$15,012
2016$74,400$7,377$10,356
2015$74,400$7,219$9,939
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearOconee County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20250.520.570.65
20240.520.570.65
20230.440.560.65
20220.460.550.64
20210.460.550.64
20200.460.540.64
20190.480.530.63
20180.480.530.63
20170.540.510.61
20160.540.510.61
20150.540.520.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOconee County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20172%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOconee County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20231%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20162%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
3,582 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOconee County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20252%5%7%
20242%5%7%
20232%6%8%
20222%5%7%
20212%5%7%
20202%6%8%
20192%6%7%
20182%6%7%
20171%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20151%6%8%
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# White Students
295 Students
40,580 Students
% White Students
59%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOconee County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202559%57%52%
202459%57%52%
202370%58%52%
202267%59%54%
202167%60%54%
202067%61%54%
201964%63%56%
201864%63%56%
201753%64%58%
201653%64%58%
201553%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
192 Students
24,164 Students
% of Others Students
38%
34%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOconee County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202538%33%26%
202438%33%26%
202327%32%25%
202231%32%25%
202131%31%25%
202031%29%24%
201933%27%24%
201833%27%23%
201743%28%22%
201642%28%22%
201543%27%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Oconee County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Oconee County, SC is Trinity Baptist Preschool.
How many private schools are located in Oconee County?
9 private schools are located in Oconee County.
How diverse are private schools in Oconee County?
Oconee County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Oconee County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Oconee County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oconee County?
78% of private schools in Oconee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Oconee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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