Ben Lippen School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12

7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC

Far North Columbia Neighborhood

4.3

4.5

1,184 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tony Fajardo

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1

Average SAT Score
1260

Average ACT Score
28

Average GPA
3.66

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$18,034

Religious Affiliation
Christian

Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Academics

B+

Teachers

College Prep

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.66

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 7:1 Teachers 165	Full Time Teachers 160
Part Time Teachers 5

College Prep

Average SAT 1260 Math 630 Verbal 630	Average ACT 28 Math 25 English 29 Reading 30 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 151 Students

Clemson University 145 Students

Anderson University - South Carolina 86 Students

College of Charleston 78 Students

Wofford College 55 Students

Furman University 52 Students

Charleston Southern University 46 Students

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 40 Students

Winthrop University 27 Students

Columbia International University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 57 Students

Nursing 49 Students

Biology 31 Students

Psychology 25 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students

Kinesiology and Exercise Science 21 Students

Computer Science 20 Students

Engineering 16 Students

Marketing 14 Students

Mechanical Engineering 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Senior

5/16/2026

I love Ben Lippen! As every school there are areas for improvement. I can only speak on my experience and for the most part my overall experience at Ben Lippen was a great one not just for me but for my family as well. Go Falcons!

4.0 Senior

8/11/2024

Best is the people, teachers, and all the clubs and sports that are available. It feels like a community with how many things there are to do.

5.0 Parent

5/7/2024

our kids love going to ben lippen. we really enjoy that we can drop our children off at early care without a charge, as we have to get to work. also the bus that goes to Monticello road is a must, makes it really convenient for us with kids at different schools and please don't make that a fee either. would be very very disappointing. we like the teachers, the community spirit, and the school. keep up the good work. glad to see they are building a new area at Monticello campus for middle school but try to keep the tuition as reasonable as possible plz.

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2.0 other

1/28/2026

As an international student, I find this school decent on the surface, but deeply disappointing once you look past the image it tries so hard to sell.The university clearly prioritizes art, music, and the humanities, while STEM fields receive far less attention and support. This imbalance shows in b...

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...

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LaCretia Hemphill, MRP, PSA, SRS

Keller Williams Preferred

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67 Total Sales

3 Near This School

$127K - $183K Price Range

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eXp Realty LLC

(803) 889-0870

94 Total Sales

2 Near This School

$160K - $182K Price Range

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Coldwell Banker Realty

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103 Total Sales

1 Near This School

$170,000 Price

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44 Total Sales

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Keller Williams Realty

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27 Total Sales

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AVS Realty

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79 Total Sales

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List Price Range

$94K - $780K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$190,500

Median Lot Size

23,086 Sq Ft

% Renters

31%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

25.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

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% Commercial Property

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Eau Claire High School

9th to 12th
Public

C-

Meadowlake Park

Richland County Tennis Center

Summerhill Park

Greenview Park

Sesquicentennial State Park

Camping
Picnic Area
Trails

Harbison State Forest

Bike Trails
Trails
Kayak/Canoe

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South Carolina Richland County Columbia 29203 Far North Columbia

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 1,184 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. 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 1260 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $190,500. 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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