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Orangeburg Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 982 students in Orangeburg, SC.
83% of private elementary schools in Orangeburg, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Orangeburg Private Elementary 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 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 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

6
Private Schools
982
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
6 Schools
288 Schools
# Students
982 Students
60,426 Students
% Students of Color
23%
18%
0.51
0.53
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
183 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
1,098 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
1,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
71 Students
3,330 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
658 Students
38,069 Students
% White Students
67%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
197 Students
14,625 Students
% of Others Students
20%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
72 Teachers
5,902 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% 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)
1177
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,021
$9,387
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 elementary schools in Orangeburg, SC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Orangeburg, SC is Orangeburg Preparatory School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Orangeburg?
6 private elementary schools are located in Orangeburg.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Orangeburg?
Orangeburg private elementary schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Orangeburg?
83% of private elementary schools in Orangeburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Orangeburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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