Private schools in Barnwell County, SC
4 schools across Williston, Blackville. About 347 students in all (2023-24). 1 on the state’s ESTF list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Winfield Heights Christian Kindergarten ✓ | PreK-K | 16 |
| Barnwell Christian School | 1-12 | 53 |
| Calvary Fellowship Mennonite | 1-12 | 29 |
| Jefferson Davis Academy | PreK-12 | 249 |
Barnwell County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Blackville (3)
- Among South Carolina counties
- 21st most private schools of 43; 1% of the state’s 368
- Typical school
- 53 students (3 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Calvary Fellowship Mennonite, 29 students; Jefferson Davis Academy, 249 students
- Students per teacher
- 12.5 typical, 7.6 to 16 across 4 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- Association members
- 2, most often the American Association of Christian Schools
- State program
- Education savings account, $7,634 per student for 2026-27
How ESTF works
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund schools, list dated September 28, 2026, checked November 2, 2026.
- Award and rules: South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund, official page, read October 7, 2026.
Cities in and around Barnwell County
Neighboring counties
- Bamberg County (1)
- Orangeburg County (10)
- Aiken County (17)
- Calhoun County (3)
- Hampton County (1)
- Colleton County (3)
- Edgefield County (2)
- Lexington County (13)
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