Ben Lippen School
- Private, Boarding, Christian (General)
- COLUMBIA, SC
Christian School
Ben Lippen School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Private, Boarding, Christian (General)
- PK, K-12
- COLUMBIA, SC
- Rating 4.33 out of 5 104 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
We are excited to provide face-to-face Christian education for our Ben Lippen students again in the 2021-22 school year! We continue to update our COVID protocol to allow students to continue with on-campus, in-person instruction. These changes include enhanced cleaning, classroom procedures, campus security, and health & wellness implementation. Please visit the link below for more information. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Sportsgrade A+
About
Applying
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$75
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
TOEFL
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$15,000
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$40,000
Received Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid
No data available
From Ben Lippen School
Ben Lippen School is a highly-rated, private, boarding, Christian school located in Columbia, South Carolina. It has over 1,000 students in grades Pre-K3 through 12.
Ben Lippen School seeks to glorify God by educating students from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ and by assisting the family and church in equipping students spiritually, academically, socially, and physically under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
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Ben Lippen School Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1260
95 responses
Average ACT
27
32 responses
Popular Colleges
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Culture & Safety
Poll
76%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 21 responsesPoll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 21 responsesInstagram Posts
Boarding
Students Boarding
20%
Boarding Days Per Week
7-day
Top Countries
Brazil, China, South Korea, Viet Nam, Nigeria
International Boarding Students
No data available
Students
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,038
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 21 responses57%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 21 responses86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 21 responsesPreschool
Annual Cost
$8,000
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
3 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Website
Schedule Options
- Offers Full WeekYes
- Offers Part WeekNo
- Offers Full DayYes
- Offers Part DayNo
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1Poll
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 23 responsesPoll
87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 23 responsesPoll
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 23 responsesMap
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
58%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 19 responses53%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 19 responses53%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 19 responsesBen Lippen School Reviews
Rating 4.33 out of 5 104 reviews
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This is only our 2nd year at Ben Lippen but we know it’s our home. Currently have a 5th and 8th grader. We have experience with home schooling, public school and private school. Ben Lippen has been the best fit and we are thrilled to now call it our home. It’s community & it’s family! The change for our kids both socially and academically can’t begin to compare to the change that it made in our kids over all attitude toward school. From the administration to the teachers, it’s evident that they genuinely care about the “whole person” of each students. It is obvious that they want to see children succeed in and out of the classroom and prepare them for life. There is no school finer in South Carolina! Go Falcons!
It has always been our prayer for our children to grow up in Christian education, thankfully thus far the Lord has provided that opportunity. What prompted our move to Ben Lippen was the expansive course selection offered, not only is it challenging it’s most importantly taught with a Christian worldview. Also the numerous sports teams and fine arts program were definitely important to our family. The teachers and coaches have taken a genuine interest in seeing our children succeed. From the beginning they felt a part of the BL family. In fact, in the first few weeks we receieved several emails saying our kids had made connections with friends, were actively participating in class, etc as if they had been there for years. We have been blown away by the encouragement we have received from the staff and teachers. We wholeheartedly feel that Ben Lippen has so much to offer while unashamedly keeping Christ at the center!
Ben Lippen is truly a leader in Christian education. Many friends have students at other Columbia area private schools and the Chritian leadership at Ben Lippen is what sets us apart. My children love their school, teammates, faculty and staff! Likewise, the love, care, and concern is reciprocal! Ben Lippen fosters an inclusive environment that supports everyone recognizing his/her own talents and gifts. The students sincerely recognize what an important part he/she is to the Ben Lippen family. Students genuinely help and support each other. The academic curriculum is challenging and there are a wide variety of class choices to support many interests.... from the arts to the sciences, to technoloigy options, etc. We love Ben Lippen and have been blessed! We are 120% certain that Ben Lippen has been the best option for our children- academically, socially, and spiritually.