Vanard J. Mendinghall Junior Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Vanard J. Mendinghall Junior Academy

1202 Decatur St Orangeburg, SC 29118

Tel: (803) 535-3730

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 64 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 64 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Vanard J. Mendinghall Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-2

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Vanard J. Mendinghall Junior Academy
Nursery	30
Pre-K	10
Kind	2
1	10
2	12

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Year Founded

1990

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Student Body

Total Students

64 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

As the historic minority private school in Orangeburg, SC, we have a rich history. We are also a part of the largest Protestant school system in the world. Our system's philosophy dates back to 1853 having a foundation and approach very similar in style and method to the Montessori and Constructivism approaches, while predating them by 40 years. Come see why Adventist education is second to none.

As the historic minority private school in Orangeburg, SC, we have a rich history. We are also a part of the largest Protestant school system in the world. Our system's philosophy dates back to 1853 having a foundation and approach very similar in style and method to the Montessori and Constructivism approaches, while predating them by 40 years. Come see why Adventist education is second to none.

Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $9,892 for elementary schools and $10,080 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).