Christian Pathway: Starting Steps School in Lamar, SC, serves 23 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a rural community setting.
The school offers early childhood and day care programs with a Christian orientation and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
With a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, the school employs three teachers to support its co–educational classes.
The program spans from pre–kindergarten to first grade, focusing on early learning in a small enrollment environment.
: Starting Steps School provides an option for families seeking a rural, faith–based early childhood program in Lamar, South Carolina.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Christian Pathway: Starting Steps School?
The application deadline for Christian Pathway: Starting Steps School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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