Below Average
#166 of 192 private schools in SC
Colleton Preparatory Academy
School · Walterboro, SC
A private school in Walterboro, SC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
165 ACADEMY RD, Walterboro, SC 29488
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in SC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
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Where Colleton Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walterboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,083
Median home value
$155,700
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29488; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Walterboro Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 104 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Colleton Preparatory Academy is listed in Walterboro, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Colleton Preparatory Academy
Colleton Preparatory Academy is a private school in Walterboro, SC, serving approximately 364 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colleton Preparatory Academy
What grades does Colleton Preparatory Academy serve?
Colleton Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Colleton Preparatory Academy?
Colleton Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colleton Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colleton Preparatory Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Colleton Preparatory Academy rank in SC?
Colleton Preparatory Academy ranks #166 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Colleton Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Colleton Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Colleton Preparatory Academy a private school?
Yes, Colleton Preparatory Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Colleton Preparatory Academy a religious school?
No, Colleton Preparatory Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Colleton County
- Phone
- (843) 538-8959
- Area population (ZIP 29488)
- 22,367
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29488; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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