Ben Lippen School

Ben Lippen School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
7401 Monticello Rd,  Columbia, SC
4.3
4.5
1,208 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tony Fajardo
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$18,034
Religious Affiliation
Christian
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
125
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
82%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
76.8%
Asian
10.3%
Black
6.5%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Boarding HS in South Carolina
#6 Best Christian Schools in South Carolina
#10 Best Private K12 Schools in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina 137 Students
Clemson University 127 Students
College of Charleston 72 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 72 Students
Wofford College 53 Students
Furman University 47 Students
Charleston Southern University 40 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 38 Students
Columbia International University 28 Students
Liberty University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 57 Students
Nursing 46 Students
Biology 26 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 17 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Marketing 13 Students
Education 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 101 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/29/2024
Good Teachers, not many courses to choose from, close to no academic clubs, overemphasis on sports, overpriced tuition for international students, average food, good equestrian and robotics team, courses are exceedingly easy.
5.0 Senior
4/18/2024
I think Ben Lippen Has been a great school for me over the years. Yes it has its problems but so does every school. Ben Lippen has a great community and has great teachers who actually want to help you get places in life. Ben Lippen has a very good community and after school activities to do as well that always keeps you busy. The only think I would change would be the strictness of the dress code. I hate wearing a polo shirt with a logo all the time.
5.0 Senior
10/25/2023
I love this school very much. I came from a school where I had no opportunities, and this school seems to offer all of them. I'm very thankful for the teachers and staff who work so hard to keep Ben Lippen amazing. I don't think that there is anything that I would like to change. I love that I am able to pick from a wide variety of classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 34 Reviews
2.0 student
1/8/2025
I have had primarily negative experiences at Ben Lippen as a student. While some of the teachers I have gotten have been nice and genuinely interested in connecting with me, I have had many experiences where I get dismissed among the crowd because I'm a quiet kid. I have also been traumatized from t...
2.0 other
1/31/2024
All the teacher at this school are very friendly and responsible, I had wonderful experience in the classroom. But If you're an international student, I strongly advise against choosing this school. It was a regrettable decision for my parents and me. The boarding program contributed to an overwhelm...
5.0 parent
10/20/2022
Moving our children to Ben Lippen was one of the very best decisions we've made. The quality of education is unmatched! And the support by all faculty and administration is personal and valuable - they really do care about the overall wellbeing of each and every student! There's an intentional effor...
5.0 parent
10/19/2022
Ben Lippen School (BLS) has been a God sent for our girls. We home schooled our oldest daughter for middle school which we were blessed we could keep her home for a difficult time for children. As we were finalizing plans to do the same for our youngest daughter, God had other plans. He showed me pr...

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Ben Lippen School is a private Christian school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 7401 Monticello Rd in Columbia, SC. Annual tuition is $18,034. The school has a total enrollment of 1,208 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Ben Lippen School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $180,196. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eau Claire High School, Alcorn Middle School, Heyward Gibbes Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ben Lippen School.

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