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Orangeburg Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,037 students in Orangeburg, SC, 17% of all K-12 students in Orangeburg, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
88% of private schools in Orangeburg, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Orangeburg Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Orangeburg Preparatory School
Orangeburg Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 558 students
2651 North Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7970
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Map of Brighter Children Learning Center
Brighter Children Learning Center
Gr: PK-1 | 28 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1830 Old Whittaker Pkwy
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 937-5701
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Map of First Southern Methodist Chr & Wesley Christian School
First Southern Methodist Chr & Wesley Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Methodist
2456 Broughton St
Orangeburg, SC 29116
(803) 536-6167
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Map of Greater Faith Baptist Church Child Devt Center
Greater Faith Baptist Church Child Devt Center
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
203 Dorchester St
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-5258
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Map of Orangeburg Christian Academy
Orangeburg Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1842 Joe S. Jeffords Hwy
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-0121
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Map of St. Andrews Methodist Kindergarten
St. Andrews Methodist Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1980 Columbia Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-3193
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Map of Vanard J. Mendinghall Junior Academy
Vanard J. Mendinghall Junior Academy
Gr: K-2 | 64 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1202 Decatur St
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 535-3730
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Map of Wesley Christian School
Wesley Christian School
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
492 Broughton Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-6167
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Orangeburg, South Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Andrew Chapel Christian Academy
Andrew Chapel Christian Academy
Gr: K-5 | 21 students
Baptist
3670 Five Chop Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 531-0303
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Orangeburg, SC Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,037
Students
$5,021
Avg. Tuition
7
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Orangeburg)
This State (SC)
# Schools
8 Schools
433 Schools
# Students
1,037 Students
72,657 Students
% Students of Color
23%
19%
0.53
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
76 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
666 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
64%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
238 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
23%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
75 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
50%
Average Class Size
7 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1257
(Out of 1600)
1176
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,021
$9,669
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Orangeburg, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Orangeburg, SC is Orangeburg Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Orangeburg?
8 private schools are located in Orangeburg.
How diverse are private schools in Orangeburg?
Orangeburg private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Orangeburg go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Orangeburg are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Orangeburg?
88% of private schools in Orangeburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Orangeburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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