Private Christian School. Voted 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025 Best Educational Services in Columbia
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked SC School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,000
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Jul. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Daniel's Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
Diversity
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Pace Program
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Royal Blue and Gold
Summer School Offered
Yes
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 17, 2026
Last Day of School
Fri. May 28, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
10 students
Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
Average Percentile SSAT
88%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki pants, Solid colors polo shirt w/ metal pin
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jul. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
All fees inclusive
Summer Program Cost
$500
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
College Acceptance Rate
95%
Admissions Director
Dr. Lyndon Jagan
Admissions Associate
Venetta Jagan
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
- Daniel's education program is based on a tutoring school concept. Teachers spend more time at each students desk, rather at the front of the class; lecturing. The teacher/student ratio is 1:12
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Daniel's Christian School cost?
Daniel's Christian School's tuition is approximately $6,000 for private students and $500 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Daniel's Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Daniel's Christian School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
What is Daniel's Christian School's ranking?
Daniel's Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Highest average SAT score, Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Daniel's Christian School?
The application deadline for Daniel's Christian School is Jul. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jul. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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The nearest high school to Daniel's Christian School is Montessori College of Early Learning (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Martin De Porres School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John Preschool (1.3 miles away)
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(803) 776-0295
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
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Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covenant Classical Christian School ![Covenant Classical Christian School Photo]( "Covenant Classical Christian School Photo")
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6515 North Trenholm Rd
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 709-5100
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 709-5100
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Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,038 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
416 Dehnam Ave
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-1211
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-1211
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 268 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
5.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 932 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
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Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3737 Covenant Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-1899
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-1899
2.6 miles
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Columbia, SC 29206
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Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-2748
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Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 709-5100
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 709-5100
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,038 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
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854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3737 Covenant Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-1899
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-1899
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
2219 Atascadero Dr
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-2748
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-2748
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,038 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
416 Dehnam Ave
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-1211
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-1211
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 268 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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The Barclay School
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4704 Colonial Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 629-6318
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 629-6318
1.1 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 19 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
3404 W Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 256-8542
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 256-8542
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Tuition listed
St. Martin De Porres School
(Catholic)
2225 Hampton St
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-5477
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-5477
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 63 students
2729 Covenant Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-0068
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-0068
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Peters Catholic School ![St. Peters Catholic School Photo]( "St. Peters Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1035 Hampton St
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 252-8285
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 252-8285
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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Montessori College of Early Learning
Montessori School
1313 Means Ave,
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 772-3317
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 772-3317
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Tuition listed
Colonial Christian Academy
(Christian)
1110 Meeting St
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7025
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7025
3.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students
Sonlight Heritage Academy
(Christian)
724 Crosshill Rd
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 574-1239
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 574-1239
3.8 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 8 students
Covenant Classical Christian School ![Covenant Classical Christian School Photo]( "Covenant Classical Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
6515 North Trenholm Rd
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 709-5100
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 709-5100
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Hope Christian Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
545 Alexander Cir
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-4028
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-4028
4 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 6 students
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Miles
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St. Martin De Porres School
(Catholic)
2225 Hampton St
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-5477
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-5477
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 63 students
2729 Covenant Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-0068
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-0068
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Peters Catholic School ![St. Peters Catholic School Photo]( "St. Peters Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1035 Hampton St
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 252-8285
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 252-8285
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Clara Mohammed School
(Islamic)
5119 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 252-9477
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 252-9477
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students
Montessori College of Early Learning
Montessori School
1313 Means Ave,
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 772-3317
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 772-3317
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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St. John Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
3404 W Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 256-8542
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 256-8542
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Tuition listed
St. Martin De Porres School
(Catholic)
2225 Hampton St
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-5477
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-5477
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 63 students
St. Peters Catholic School ![St. Peters Catholic School Photo]( "St. Peters Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1035 Hampton St
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 252-8285
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 252-8285
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Clara Mohammed School
(Islamic)
5119 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 252-9477
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 252-9477
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students
Trinity Cathedral Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1100 Sumter St
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 254-5819
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 254-5819
1.9 miles
Gr: K | 92 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Pelion Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Pine Street
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2000
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2000
8795.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Pelion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Lydia Drive
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2200
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2200
8795.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Pelion Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Main Street
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2300
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2300
8795.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Forts Pond Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7350 Fish Hatchery Road
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2500
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2500
8795.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rocky Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Calks Ferry Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-4200
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-4200
8795.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 805 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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