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Williamsburg County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 482 students in Williamsburg County, SC (there are 16 public schools, serving 4,493 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Williamsburg County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Williamsburg County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Williamsburg Academy
Williamsburg Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 417 students
Christian
1000 Sandy Bay Rd
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-9400
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Map of King Street Christian Academy
King Street Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students
Pentecostal
644 Sumter Hwy
Kingstree, SC 29556
(343) 382-2210
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Map of Williamsburg Kindergarten Daycare
Williamsburg Kindergarten Daycare
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
411 N Academy St
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-6846
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Williamsburg County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Hemingway Day School
Hemingway Day School
Gr: PK-4 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Presbyterian
475 N Main Street Suite E
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 933-0851
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Overview

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
$9,690
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
3%
# Black Students
29 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
417 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
87%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
31 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
6%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Williamsburg County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Williamsburg County, SC is Williamsburg Academy.
How many private schools are located in Williamsburg County?
3 private schools are located in Williamsburg County.
What percentage of students in Williamsburg County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Williamsburg County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Williamsburg County?
100% of private schools in Williamsburg County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).
Which private schools in Williamsburg County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Williamsburg County include: King Street Christian Academy vs. Williamsburg Academy, Williamsburg Academy vs. King Street Christian Academy

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