Private schools in Calhoun County, SC
3 schools across Cameron, Saint Matthews, Gaston. About 410 students in all (2023-24). 2 on the state’s ESTF list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Rose of Sharon Christian Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Calhoun Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 387 |
| Foundation Christian School | 1-11 | 23 |
Calhoun County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 3
- Among South Carolina counties
- 25th most private schools of 43; 1% of the state’s 368
- Typical school
- 387 students (2 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Foundation Christian School, 23 students; Calhoun Academy, 387 students
- Students per teacher
- 12.6 typical, 5.8 to 12.6 across 2 schools
- Verified tuition
- Calhoun Academy $6,024
- 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.
- Tuition for 1 school: each school’s own website, last read October 5, 2026.
Cities in and around Calhoun County
Neighboring counties
- Orangeburg County (10)
- Richland County (38)
- Lexington County (13)
- Sumter County (11)
- Clarendon County (4)
- Barnwell County (4)
- Bamberg County (1)
- Kershaw County (4)
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