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Saint Matthews Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 513 students in Saint Matthews, SC, 36% of all K-12 students in Saint Matthews, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
50% of private schools in Saint Matthews, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Saint Matthews Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Calhoun Academy
Calhoun Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 504 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11
81 Academy Road
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-2734
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Map of First Assembly Christian School
First Assembly Christian School
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1176 Calhoun Rd
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7349
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Saint Matthews, SC Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
513
Students
+23.6% (+98 students) 10-yr
$6,114
Avg. Tuition
+35.9% (+$1,614) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
+33.3% (+5 students) 10-yr
2%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+62.5% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saint Matthews)
This State (SC)
# Schools
2 Schools
434 Schools
# Students
513 Students
72,894 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSaint Matthews, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025217174179
2024217170172
2023217169174
2022217173185
2021196168180
2020167160171
2019167161175
2018155159172
2017162166180
2016162162178
2015138153167
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% Students of Color
2%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Matthews, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20251%18%34%
20241%18%34%
20231%18%33%
20224%18%33%
20212%18%32%
20201%18%32%
20192%17%31%
20182%17%31%
20171%17%32%
20161%17%32%
20152%18%32%
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0.07
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearSaint Matthews, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20250.040.570.65
20240.040.570.65
20230.040.560.65
20220.040.550.64
20210.040.550.64
20200.040.540.64
20190.040.530.63
20180.040.530.63
20170.040.510.61
20160.040.510.61
20150.070.520.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Matthews, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20231%2%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
2,042 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,580 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Matthews, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%6%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%6%8%
20191%6%7%
20181%6%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%6%8%
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# White Students
494 Students
40,577 Students
% White Students
96%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Matthews, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202598%57%52%
202498%57%52%
202398%58%52%
202298%59%54%
202198%60%54%
202098%61%54%
201998%63%56%
201898%63%56%
201798%64%58%
201698%64%58%
201597%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 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
12 Students
24,116 Students
% of Others Students
2%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
41 Teachers
6,638 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Matthews, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202511:111:111:1
202411:111:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
20208:111:112:1
20198:111:112:1
20188:111:112:1
20177:111:112:1
20167:111:112:1
20158:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
50%
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Matthews, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025151415
2024151415
2023151415
2022151415
2021151315
2020241315
2019241315
2018201415
2017151415
2016151415
2015151415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,114
$9,632

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Matthews, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025$5,900$10,691$15,012
2024$5,900$8,286$13,254
2023$5,700$8,179$12,626
2022$5,700$7,395$12,187
2021$5,514$6,966$11,800
2020$5,500$6,762$11,512
2019$5,500$6,739$11,293
2018$5,500$6,539$11,017
2017$5,000$6,394$10,708
2016$5,000$7,377$10,356
2015$4,500$7,219$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
90%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Matthews, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202599%87%81%
202499%89%85%
202399%90%85%
202299%90%85%
202199%89%85%
202099%90%85%
201999%89%85%
201899%90%85%
201799%90%85%
201699%88%85%
201599%90%85%
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Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saint Matthews, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Saint Matthews, SC is Calhoun Academy.
How many private schools are located in Saint Matthews?
2 private schools are located in Saint Matthews.
What percentage of students in Saint Matthews go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in Saint Matthews are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Matthews?
50% of private schools in Saint Matthews are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).

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