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Best Orangeburg County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,357 students in Orangeburg County, SC (there are , serving 11,740 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
78% of private schools in Orangeburg County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Orangeburg County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holly Hill Academy
Holly Hill Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
142 Bunch Ford Rd
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 206-0482
(2)
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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 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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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 Greater Faith Baptist Church Child Devt Center
Greater Faith Baptist Church Child Devt Center
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
203 Dorchester St
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-5258
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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 St. Andrews Methodist Kindergarten
St. Andrews Methodist Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1980 Columbia Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-3193
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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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Orangeburg County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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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Map of Bowman Academy
Bowman Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 82 students
Po Box 98
Bowman, SC 29018
(803) 829-2770
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
9 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearOrangeburg County Total Schools
20259
202410
202310
20229
20219
20209
20198
20188
20178
20169
201511
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# Students
1,357 Students
72,865 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearOrangeburg County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025151174179
2024135170172
2023137169174
2022155173185
2021155168180
2020155160171
2019170161175
2018163159172
2017187166180
2016169162178
2015140153167
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% Average Students of Color
19%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOrangeburg County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202519%18%34%
202421%18%34%
202321%18%33%
202223%18%33%
202123%18%32%
202023%18%32%
201920%17%31%
201817%17%31%
201713%17%32%
201614%17%32%
201514%18%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
105 Teachers
6,628 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOrangeburg County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202513:111:111:1
202412:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201912:111:112:1
201812:111:112:1
201712:111:112:1
201612:111:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
50%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOrangeburg County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025111415
202471415
202371415
201671415
201571415
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Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1257
(Out of 1600)
1174

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearOrangeburg County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025125711731233
2024125711791230
2023125711741228
2016125712041306
2015125711981258
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,021
$10,435

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearOrangeburg County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025$5,382$10,691$15,012
2024$3,000$8,286$13,254
2023$3,000$8,179$12,626
2016$3,000$7,377$10,356
2015$3,000$7,219$9,939
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearOrangeburg County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20250.510.570.65
20240.520.570.65
20230.510.560.65
20220.480.550.64
20210.480.550.64
20200.480.540.64
20190.420.530.63
20180.380.530.63
20170.390.510.61
20160.380.510.61
20150.370.520.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOrangeburg County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20254%2%5%
20244%2%5%
20236%2%5%
20225%2%4%
20215%2%4%
20205%2%4%
20195%2%4%
20185%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
17 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOrangeburg County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
83 Students
3,582 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOrangeburg County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20256%5%7%
20247%5%7%
20237%6%8%
20228%5%7%
20218%5%7%
20208%6%8%
20197%6%7%
20187%6%7%
20178%5%7%
20168%5%7%
20158%6%8%
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# White Students
899 Students
40,580 Students
% White Students
66%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOrangeburg County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202566%57%52%
202466%57%52%
202367%58%52%
202269%59%54%
202169%60%54%
202069%61%54%
201975%63%56%
201878%63%56%
201777%64%58%
201678%64%58%
201578%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
308 Students
24,164 Students
% of Others Students
23%
34%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOrangeburg County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202523%33%26%
202422%33%26%
202319%32%25%
202218%32%25%
202118%31%25%
202018%29%24%
201912%27%24%
20189%27%23%
201712%28%22%
201611%28%22%
201511%27%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 schools in Orangeburg County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Orangeburg County, SC include Holly Hill Academy, Orangeburg Preparatory School, and Wesley Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Orangeburg County?
9 private schools are located in Orangeburg County.
How diverse are private schools in Orangeburg County?
Orangeburg County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is same as the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Orangeburg County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Orangeburg County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Orangeburg County?
78% of private schools in Orangeburg County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private schools in Orangeburg County are often viewed compared to one another?

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