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Lexington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,315 students in Lexington, SC, 6% of all K-12 students in Lexington, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Lexington, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lexington Private Schools (2026-27)

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Northside Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4347 Sunset Blvd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 520-5656
(1)
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Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
649 Barr Rd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 951-3901
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Lake Murray Baptist Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 136 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1001 Highway 378
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 957-1435
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Lake Murray Montessori School
Gr: K | 9 students
Montessori School
1332 N Lake Dr Unit A-b
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 996-1004
(2)
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Lakeside Christian Academy Photo
Lakeside Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 2
1181 S Lake Dr
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 830-5205
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Midlands Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Montessori School
140 Gibson Rd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 356-6434
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Lexington, South Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

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Columbia Adventist Academy
Gr: K-6 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Seventh Day Adventist
241 Riverchase Way
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 796-0277
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Windsor Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 115 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
952 Old Cherokee Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 808-3285
(1)
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Lexington, SC Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,315
Students
$9,998
Avg. Tuition
9
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lexington)
This State (SC)
# Schools
6 Schools
434 Schools
# Students
1,315 Students
72,685 Students
% Students of Color
21%
19%
0.55
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
14 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
3%
# Black Students
84 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
430 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
33%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
754 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
59%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
117 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
50%
Average Class Size
9 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1232
(Out of 1600)
1176
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,998
$9,690
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lexington, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Lexington, SC is Northside Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lexington?
6 private schools are located in Lexington.
How diverse are private schools in Lexington?
Lexington private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Lexington go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Lexington are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lexington?
50% of private schools in Lexington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Lexington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Lexington include: Lake Murray Baptist Kindergarten vs. Heritage Christian Academy

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