Eastminster Day School

At Eastminster Day School, we are committed to the highest standards possible and the idea that every child can achieve success in a loving, secure Christian environment.
We are extremely proud of the educational and spiritual opportunities that are available to our students.
We are also committed in offering programs that will enable the children to succeed in areas of their physical, emotional, and social development.
The attached contains information for the 2009-2010 school year calendar and tuition fees.
Please make sure that you read the entire contents and pay close attention to the school calendar.
Eastminster Presbyterian Church has been active in making this church a safer place to be for everyone who enters.
This has been done by increasing the number of staff in the center making it more feasible for us to provide educational opportunities for our children.
The main reason for the success of the Day School is our professional teachers and staff who persistently strive for quality, and for our Parent’s Organization who are very involved throughout the year.
We are so blessed to have one of the best staff/parent teams possible.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Eastminster Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1948
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14

Student Body

Total Students
241 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Eastminster Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
See website
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eastminster Day School's ranking?
Eastminster Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Eastminster Day School?
The application deadline for Eastminster Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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