Top 3 Best Lexington County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 2,381 students in Lexington County, SC (there are 73 public schools, serving 58,823 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Lexington County, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The best top ranked private schools in Lexington County, SC include Columbia Adventist Academy, Northside Christian Academy and Mcgregor Presbyterian.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
78% of private schools in Lexington County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Lexington County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbia Adventist Academy
Columbia Adventist Academy Photo - Enrolled for the Kingdom. Educated on the Rock.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
241 Riverchase Way
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 796-0277
Grades: K-6
| 14 students
Mcgregor Presbyterian
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
6505 Saint Andrews Rd
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 781-2539
Grades: NS-PK
| 100 students
Northside Christian Academy
Northside Christian Academy Photo - Lexington campus opened in 2011 and is home to grades k4 through 12th.
(Baptist)
(1)
4347 Sunset Blvd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 520-5656
Grades: PK-12
| 985 students
Abner Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
432 E Boundary St
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 345-9428
Grades: PK-5
| 51 students
Colonial Christian Academy
(Christian)
1110 Meeting St
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7025
Grades: 2-12
| 7 students
Community Christian Academy
All-boys (Christian)
1798 Utopia School Rd
Leesville, SC 29070
(803) 892-4179
Grades: 11
| 3 students
Covenant Christian Academy
(Christian)
3222 Platt Springs Rd
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 796-2860
Grades: PK-4
| 59 students
Foundation Christian School
Foundation Christian School Photo
(Christian)
1101 Old Sandy Run Rd
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 603-8064
Grades: K-11
| students
Glenforest School
Special Education School
1041 Harbor Dr
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7622
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(6)
416 Dehnam Ave
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 794-8996
Grades: NS-12
| 259 students
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is Christian in philosophy and practice while classical in approach and methodology. With small class sizes and rigorous curriculum, Heritage Christian Academy prepares children to live purposefully and intelligently as they pursue the individual calling God has given them.
(Christian)
649 Barr Rd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 951-3901
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
Holy Trinity Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
2930 Pella Ave
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 791-9039
Grades: PK-8
| 30 students
Lake Murray Baptist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1001 Highway 378
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 957-1435
Grades: PK-K
| 147 students
Lake Murray Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
1332 N Lake Dr Unit A-b
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 996-1004
Grades: K
| 9 students
Midlands Montessori School
Montessori School
140 Gibson Rd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 356-6434
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Union Umc Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
7582 Woodrow Street
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 781-0630
Grades: PK-K
| 179 students
W Wyman King Academy
(1)
1046 Sardis Rd
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-6682
Grades: PK-12
| 206 students
Windsor Academy
Windsor Academy Photo - Visit our beautiful facility any time for a full tour. We are always accepting new students, but spaces are limited!
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
952 Old Cherokee Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 808-3285
Grades: NS-PK
| 115 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lexington County, South Carolina

Lexington County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5501 Broad River Rd
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 798-5138
Grades: PK-6
| 68 students
436 Boozer Rd
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-0788
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lexington County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Lexington County, SC include Columbia Adventist Academy, Northside Christian Academy and Mcgregor Presbyterian.
How many private schools are located in Lexington County, SC?
18 private schools are located in Lexington County, SC.
How diverse are private schools in Lexington County, SC?
Lexington County, SC private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is same as the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Lexington County, SC go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Lexington County, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lexington County, SC?
78% of private schools in Lexington County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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