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Oconee County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
# Students
457 Students
72,685 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
57 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,310
$9,690
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
3%
# Black Students
9 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
295 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
59%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
192 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
38%
34%
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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