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Orangeburg County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,357 students in Orangeburg County, SC (there are 31 public schools, serving 11,740 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
78% of private schools in Orangeburg County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Orangeburg County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holly Hill Academy
Holly Hill Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
142 Bunch Ford Rd
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 206-0482
(2)
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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 County 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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Map of Bowman Academy
Bowman Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 82 students
Po Box 98
Bowman, SC 29018
(803) 829-2770
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,357 Students
72,685 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
105 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
50%
Average Class Size
7 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1257
(Out of 1600)
1176

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,021
$9,690

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
198 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
48 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
83 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
899 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
66%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
308 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
23%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Orangeburg County, SC include Orangeburg Preparatory School and Holly Hill Academy.
How many private schools are located in Orangeburg County?
9 private schools are located in Orangeburg County.
How diverse are private schools in Orangeburg County?
Orangeburg County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is same as the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Orangeburg County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Orangeburg County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Orangeburg County?
78% of private schools in Orangeburg County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private schools in Orangeburg County are often viewed compared to one another?

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