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

1,208 Students

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

Academics

B+

Teachers

College Prep

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Sports

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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

College Prep

Average SAT

1250

Math

630

Verbal

620

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

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

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

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.

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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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List Price Range

$81K - $359K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$184,244

Median Lot Size

25,700 Sq Ft

% Renters

31%

Average Household Income

$65,273

% of College Grads

25.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,488 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

67.1%

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Land
0.42 Acre Lot

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

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 1,208 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 $184,244. 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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