Laurens Academy

Laurens Academy is a college preparatory school in a non-denominational Christian environment.
Our hands-on curriculum, kindergarten through twelfth grade, offers traditional classroom instruction as well as opportunities on and off campus to provide enrichment for all students.
We also offer an extensive dual-enrollment curriculum for high school juniors and seniors through the University of South Carolina.
Students are able to graduate with over 30 hours of college credit.
Our International Program hosts an average of 12 high school students per year representing countries such as: China, Germany, France, Denmark, Italy, Thailand, Mexico, and Spain.
We are confident that you will find faculty and staff members that are interested in your child's success in developing to their full potential academically, emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,592
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
263 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Laurens Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
11 courses
Advanced Courses
Dual-enrollment credit courses
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Neat appearance. Boys shirts must be tucked in and pants around waist. Girls dresses must be knee length and shirts can not be tank tops or thinner strapped and must be modest.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Amount is based on average tuition. Tuition ranges from $4012-$4986 depending on grade level.
Admissions Director
Lisa Kirk
Admissions Associate
Til Culbertson, Int'l Students

Sports

Total Sports Offered
8 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic Quiz Bowl Team, Beta Club, Bible Club, Boy Scouts, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, International Club, Math Quiz Bowl Team, National Honor Society, Performance Chorus, Student Council, Student Newspaper, Yearbook

School Notes

  • Prospective students must possess an overall "B" average and be free from discipline issues to apply to Laurens Academy. All students will be screened to assure proper class placement for students' success in our college preparatory curriculum.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Laurens Academy cost?
Laurens Academy's tuition is approximately $4,592 for private students.
What sports does Laurens Academy offer?
Laurens Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Laurens Academy's ranking?
Laurens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Laurens Academy?
The application deadline for Laurens Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,592
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $8,484 for elementary schools and $8,587 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).

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