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Newberry Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Newberry, SC

2055 Smith Rd, Newberry, SC 29108

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Newberry
  • Serving families in Newberry since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Newberry, South Carolina, Newberry Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 174 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 60% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
174
Teachers
19.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 86 girls, 88 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 60% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of independent schools in South Carolina (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of independent schools in South Carolina.
    • Compared with 25 independent schools in South Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    164’11–12167’13–14181’15–16146’17–18157’19–20202’21–22174’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K48
    K16
    119
    212
    314
    410
    514
    620
    714
    87
    911
    1010
    1114
    1213

    Student body

    White93%
    Black3%
    Asian2%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in South Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Newberry Academy whether it takes part.

    More about South Carolina's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Newberry Academy

    What grades does Newberry Academy serve?

    Newberry Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Newberry Academy?

    About 174 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Newberry Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. South Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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