Best Orangeburg County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,249 students in Orangeburg County, SC.
The top-ranked private preschools in Orangeburg County, SC include Orangeburg Preparatory School, Wesley Christian School, and Holly Hill Academy.
71% of private preschools in Orangeburg County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Orangeburg County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holly Hill Academy
(2)
142 Bunch Ford Rd
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 206-0482
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 15 students
2651 North Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7970
Gr: PK-12 | 558 students Tuition listed
Wesley Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
492 Broughton Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-6167
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Brighter Children Learning Center
Alternative School (Baptist)
1830 Old Whittaker Pkwy
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 937-5701
Gr: PK-1 | 28 students
Greater Faith Baptist Church Child Devt Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
203 Dorchester St
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-5258
Gr: K | 4 students
Orangeburg Christian Academy
(Christian)
1842 Joe S. Jeffords Hwy
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-0121
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Andrews Methodist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1980 Columbia Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-3193
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Orangeburg County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3670 Five Chop Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 531-0303
Gr: K-5 | 21 students
Po Box 98
Bowman, SC 29018
(803) 829-2770
Gr: 1-12 | 82 students

Overview

This County (Orangeburg County)
This State (SC)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,249 Students
58,653 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
93 Teachers
4,982 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
49%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1257
(Out of 1600)
1166

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,021
$9,885

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
133 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
849 Students
% Asian Students
4%
1%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
1,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
66 Students
2,627 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
862 Students
29,862 Students
% White Students
69%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
26 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
258 Students
22,192 Students
% of Others Students
21%
39%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Orangeburg County, SC?
The top-ranked private preschools in Orangeburg County, SC include Orangeburg Preparatory School, Wesley Christian School, and Holly Hill Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Orangeburg County?
7 private preschools are located in Orangeburg County.
How diverse are private preschools in Orangeburg County?
Orangeburg County private preschools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Orangeburg County?
71% of private preschools in Orangeburg County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private preschools in Orangeburg County are often viewed compared to one another?

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