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Walterboro Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 658 students in Walterboro, SC, 15% of all K-12 students in Walterboro, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
67% of private schools in Walterboro, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Walterboro Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Colleton Preparatory Academy
Colleton Preparatory Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 535 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
165 Academy Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
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Map of Faith Baptist Academy
Faith Baptist Academy
Gr: K | 26 students
Christian
64 Hendersonville Hwy
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-2269
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Map of North Walterboro Christian Academy
North Walterboro Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students
Baptist
2177 Jefferies Hwy
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 539-1618
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Walterboro, SC Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
658
Students
$5,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Walterboro)
This State (SC)
# Schools
3 Schools
433 Schools
# Students
658 Students
72,657 Students
% Students of Color
4%
19%
0.52
0.57
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
13 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
382 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
57%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
259 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
39%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
61 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1176
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$9,669
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Walterboro, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Walterboro, SC is Colleton Preparatory Academy.
How many private schools are located in Walterboro?
3 private schools are located in Walterboro.
What percentage of students in Walterboro go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Walterboro are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Walterboro?
67% of private schools in Walterboro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Walterboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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