Berea Junior Academy (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Berea Junior Academy

675 S Lafayette Dr
Sumter, SC 29150

Tel: (803) 773-1780

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Berea Junior Academy serves 27 students in grades Kindergarten-7, is a member of the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC).

The student:teacher of Berea Junior Academy is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Seventh Day Adventist.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked SC School
Grades: Kindergarten-7
Enrollment: 27 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Berea Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC)

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-7

Year Founded

1917

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

27 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 18%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berea Junior Academy's ranking?

Berea Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Berea Junior Academy?

The application deadline for Berea Junior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 12/24/2020

I love the opportunity to have a smaller classroom setting.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked SC School
Grades: Kindergarten-7
Enrollment: 27 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $10,048 for elementary schools and $10,237 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).