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Ben Lippen School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
7401 Monticello Rd,
Columbia, SC
1,208
Students
A
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
B+
A
A
A
A
Source: Niche
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
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
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.
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.
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Map
List Price Range
$144K - $554K
Homes For Sale
34
Average Home Value
$183,722
Median Lot Size
26,789 Sq Ft
% Renters
31%
Average Household Income
$65,273
% of College Grads
25.1%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,487 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
67.3%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,333 - $5,572 per month
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- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 690+ Sq Ft
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- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 518+ Sq Ft
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$966 - $1,311 per month
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- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 697+ Sq Ft
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- Columbia, SC
$899 - $1,249 per month
- Riverwalk Vista
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 800+ Sq Ft
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- Columbia, SC
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
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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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 $183,722. 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.